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Old Man

March 24, 2015
By Emilie_L. BRONZE, Vancouver, Washington
Emilie_L. BRONZE, Vancouver, Washington
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Favorite Quote:
"To not even try because you're afraid of failing is just too pathetic."


A man sat alone

Always by himself, silence

Loneliness unquelled



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on Mar. 29 2015 at 2:39 am
Emilie_L. BRONZE, Vancouver, Washington
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Favorite Quote:
"To not even try because you're afraid of failing is just too pathetic."

@MysticMusic I very much appreciate the feedback! I'd prefer not to say what I think caused his loneliness, mostly because I don't want to mess with what other's may think have caused it. I am pleased that the feelings of loneliness, sadness, and regret were picked up, however, for that was intended! I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

on Mar. 26 2015 at 10:46 am
MysticMusic ELITE, Waterloo, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.&rdquo; -Mae West<br /> &quot;It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.&quot; - Leonardo Da Vinci

Well done, you've incorporated one of the most devastating emotions that anyone can feel, but especially the elderly. At first glance, I saw loneliness and sadness, and then regret. In his youth, was he too shy to confess to the one he liked? Or did he lose his beloved ones in a tragedy? It really makes me wonder, about what happened to the old man for him to be all alone. This is an amazing haiku.