Earned Wrinkles

Sometimes I see an elderly person solo at a restaurant and want to speak to them about what they've endured in their life. Wisdom is key.

Seat fourteen was always occupied

Just at the crack of dawn

Crinkled newspapers and piping hot coffee

Neatly rest among his wrinkled hands

A man of youth, taken by age

Never missed his morning date

Years of watching young ones grow

Made him appreciate this short life

He never spoke of himself

Was as silent as could be

His waitress knew just what to bring

He would nod with grateful eyes

A simple man yet so wise

Didn't want to be noticed

He only wished to be a part

Of the lives that breathed among him.

Reviews

[Tree]

You have heart Jolie. I like poetry where the poet tries desperately
to understand, even if that means having to read a mind by reading
the hands, the eyes, the silence. I think sometimes those things speak loudest... Format was easy on the eyes, too. Enjoyed this poem.

[Jolie Blossom]

Wow, thank you!!! It means a lot :) I love writing this kind of stuff! There's always a story behind someone. :)

[Steven Cash]

Very interesting.

and very true

[Patricia B. Hepler]

'...A simple man yet so wise
Didn't want to be noticed
He only wished to be a part
Of the lives that breathed among him....'

I also notice people who are sitting by themselves and wonder, why are you here and why am I here where I can see you, AT the same time?
Your observation is astute. Your poem is inspiring. Enjoyed~

Wisdom learned, wisdom earned.. ~ pat

[Jolie Blossom]

People watching is always fun :) Thank you so much for your review!

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

I love this! You have vividly captured this man as you see him. He would be inspired if he read this.

[Jolie Blossom]

You think so?? That's really cool :) I thought he'd maybe think i am a weirdo lol!

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

He probably thinks no one notices him.

[Jolie Blossom]

Probably, but he seemed like such a sweet old man. :)

[Dr. Wood ?]

great observation here, I was with you, watching and wondering...

[Jolie Blossom]

:) glad to have you along!

[John Phoenix Hutchinson..]

Experience is the mother of all wisdom..there is beauty in age.

[Jolie Blossom]

I definitely agree with you :):)