A Common Man Poem by Marilyn Lott
A Common Man
He works so hard every day
Doing pretty much what he’s told
The days slowly turn into years
As his life carefully unfolds
He sweats and agonizes and toils
To put food on the table each day
Keeping family fed and clothed
And he does it his own unique way
His love for family is his passion
For he wants the best life he can make
For his wife and his kids and his dog
Praying his spirit won’t break
As he drives home every day
He goes past a barn lost in age
Falling apart and he knows
Some day he’ll be at that stage
Horses roam in their fences
Lost in their own sort of world
He wonders if their life is not better
Instead of the world he’s been hurled
But he’s strong and yes, he’s constant
For he knows how to take a stand
Knowing at times he’ll make mistakes
For after all, he is just a common man!
I wish I could kiss the hand that wrote this master piece...this is lovely, peaceful and stimulating...the hunt fo rthe bread, a quest for a quality life, dreams, worries of getting old and passing throguh...you made me travel a lifetime in this...this is one of the best poems I have read...goes in my favorites.... lemme atleast don a hat to this by giving a tenner.
Oh my goodness, so many years since you wrote this but now I can comment. Thank you so very much, I truly appreciate your kind words.
Enjoyed your poem 'Common Man'. Very beautifully written and so insightful.
An factual depiction of a common man's life insightfully penned in persuasive expressions with conviction. A work of an intricate mind. Thanks for sharing and do remain enriched.
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I would like to translate this poem
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12/3/2025 2:13:37 PM # 1.0.0
Excellent poem Marilyn, sharing the reality so many of the working men can relate to. Love it.....
Thank you so much, Melvina for your kind comment!