Keeping His Dignity Poem by Donal Mahoney

Keeping His Dignity

Rating: 5.0


A poor man comes to the door
after the storm last winter and

asks if he can have something
to eat if he shovels the walk.

You say forget about the snow.
How about ham sandwiches

on rye bread and he says fine.
You ask if he wants mustard.

He says yes if it’s Grey Poupon,
the only mustard he eats.

Friday, August 28, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: people,poverty
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
David Wood 28 August 2015

Nice light poem. Beggers do have choices.

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Rajnish Manga 28 August 2015

This small poem, written in a lighter vein, brings a large smile on the face of the reader. Thanks for reviving and 'keeping his dignity.'

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