A Good Man

for my friend, sent to jail.

 

A Good Man

 

He was a good man,

A man like any other, friendly,

Happy, had children,

A wife and he loved them very much.

He went to temple.

 His mistake is shown in his eyes now,

I cannot help it,

I just cannot meet his poor grey eyes,

Eyes of happiness,

Happiness, now gone under the flood,

Of burning gazes.

I miss him, his soft voice, mellow mind,

I miss his smile,

Miss the innocence, the time before

His life was ruined.

I will not see him for six more months,

His mistake, horrid,

Let my memory not be blighted,

He IS a good man.

 

Reviews

[Jessica Lewis]

Oh my goodness! The sensitivity with which you address the subject is astonishing! I love the poignant undertone of "He IS a good man"! Awesome Pester! My new favorite!

[Jinx's Heart]

Very nicely written. Much emotion is portrayed in this poem. Excellent. :)

[Encore]

Very good poem! It really sends the message that people that make bad choices aren't necessarily bad people. It was very emotional and powerful.
Bravo!

[StoryTailor]

Good job. Makes me wonder. ... Yes. I like this piece.