Barbara Writes

Oct 20, 2008 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Inscription in the Life of a Deaf Vagrant

Vagrant lingers, although you do not hear,
Frogs sing under a starlit heaven;
The diner’s guest uneaten dinners is what greets you,
A vacant house, on a dirty floor you sleep;
Under dark skies, from trees and underbrush,
Fireflies’ bestow intermittent light, dynamic courtship.

— Barbara Writes, Oct 20, 2008

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: United States, USA

Favorite Poets: Billy Collins, Shakespeare, , Emily Dickinson, , , Whitman, Jess Tapper

Critiques

yenti

17 years 7 months ago

Vagrant

A splash of nature, and a sight of life, that we maybe fear. Wish there had been more as the words were showing a picture, and I did want to see it all. I expect I have to use my imagination more LOL Yours Ian.T

Barbara Writes

17 years 7 months ago

Vagrant

Thanks for reading. Some of the greatest poet make us use our imagination. Glad you enjoyed it. Respectfully Yours, Barbara

R.M.Shanmugam

17 years 7 months ago

ably words are used. I

ably words are used. I enjoyed reading it. 'dirty floor you will sleep' to ' dirty floor you will sleep on'

Barbara Writes

17 years 7 months ago

Ably words

I appreciate the refreshing comment, it put a smile on my face. Thanks for the suggestion, will sleep on does read better. I like the way on dirty floor rolls off my tongue is why I choose it instead. I am glad you enjoyed it. Respectfully Yours, Barbara

leonard daranjo

17 years 7 months ago

WOW Barbara

Highly descriptive. Leonard

Barbara Writes

17 years 7 months ago

Thannks Leonard

I really appreciate your comment. glad you like so much Respectfully Yours, Barbara

Linda Moses

17 years 7 months ago

BArbara

Very well said. Thank you for sharing.

Barbara Writes

17 years 7 months ago

Janice

Thanks for reading and commenting appreciate it. Respectfully Yours, Barbara

Rett

17 years 7 months ago

Ah Barbara

A peek at both sides, the dirty and the beautiful. Fear and contentment. Excellent job. Your skill and imagination continue to soar. Respectfully, Rett: "If a fool and his money are soon parted, what does that say about the government bailout?" Rett

Barbara Writes

17 years 7 months ago

Rett

Thanks for commenting as always your comments bring me joy. Hope all is well with you. Respectfully Yours, Barbara

Amru

17 years 7 months ago

Hi!

Dear Barbara, I like your style of writing. This poem is stylish. I read your other poems as well. Duck smarts is cute but very short, wish it could be lengthier. One day soon and can't do it anymore are very nice. There is melancholy in your poetry and then suddenly your positive side springs up and there is happy side of you. Keep posting. All the best.

Barbara Writes

17 years 7 months ago

Thanks Amru

I appreciate your comment and reading my other work. Yes much of me is as you say, but being here at Neopoet has help with that a lot and I am glad is show in my work. I may work on ducks some more it was intended to be short though. Respectfully Yours, Barbara

orgami

17 years 7 months ago

simple treasures

lived the life a touch of this dumpster finds donuts and bagels and bisquits expired potato chips pretzels cheesies soup kitchen and the park with a wool blanket from Salvation Army and a key for the rest room and shower at a marina there were always places to share and hang out from the rain stories to tell and listen madness to observe violence to input and suprisingly beauty and beautiful stories held and honed like sculptures to hold and admire when re described I Love this poem very much makes me appreciated what I have now from that years ago visitation

Barbara Writes

17 years 7 months ago

Thanks ~O~

Appreciate you sharing your touching story and liking my poem. Your comment makes my heart rejoice, glad you feel that way. ~Hugs~ Respectfully Yours, Barbara