Brief Poem by Vincent LeVine
Brief
For a brief time in my youth
he was a friend of mine.
He was several years younger than me,
physically smaller, but incredibly strong
and cool
like James Dean cool-
At his work
he didn't tire
and he listened well
and learned quickly
and always smiled, despite it all
like a kid brother.
It's been years now
since tragedy robbed him of his potential
and when i saw him
at a neighborhood sub shop
being hand fed in his wheelchair
wearing the blank stare of a stranger
with my heart in my throat
i remembered...
For a brief time in my youth
He was a friend of mine.
Vincent, this little poem (and I’m a fan of brevity) has impact—you got me with the fourth stanza. You were wise, I think, to forget rhyming in this one. And the ending is perfect—finishing in what I’ve seen described as an envelope structure. -Glen
Thanks Glen! I cried the entire time I wrote it and I cry a little every time I read it...
A good start with a nice poem, Vincent. You may like to read my poem, Love And Iust. Thanks
So emotional poetry.... Deep in thoughts.... Piercing through the soul...10 +++... You may like to read my poems and express your views too.... Naila
Naila- Thanks for reading my poem. Glad you felt it! I'll take a look at your poems.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/23/2024 12:36:06 AM # 1.0.0.1119
A sad story of tragedy told in eloquent finesse. Beautiful rendition of words in persuasive expressions with artistic brilliance. A great work of art. Thanks for sharing Vincent and do remain enriched.