I stopped my car on a crossroad;
Waiting for the red light to turn green;
When suddenly my eyes froze over a sight;
A frail old man fighting with his plight.
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Swapan, indeed a great poem. It's like s story with a lesson in poetic form! well done! Preeti
gosh....... You've opened my eyes to this... Thanks for writing this eye-opening piece (definitely 10/10 for this....its just wow....) Dona
Is it the irony of fate that makes one rich or poor? No one remains poor or rich over a period. The old man though poor has self respect in this poem.