DIGNIFIED
I saw him again this morning
Coming out from his home with it’s shiny black door
A little shopping bag in his hand.
He looks stately this man, dressed with care,
Tall and proud he carries his years.
At times his wife will come, she looks frail
but so very loved.
Together they give warmth to the neighbourhood
make people behave more dignified.
On returning with his bag full, he is often stopped,
so many want to say hello and how are you and more.
Have wondered if I should cross the expanse
walk the road and say hi to the man and his wife.
Do you think they would like to come for tea
with scones and clotted cream.
© miriam ivarson
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Beautiful post and flowers too
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Thank you for your lovely comment. I can’t but love people like these. They
give by just being.
The flowers I must admit are from yesterday’s shopping spree. I put them on, just because. 😊🌻.
Miriam
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This is a lovely one about the power of some people’s presences, Miriam. Terrific!
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Robbie, you are so right, some people just have that calm and caring presence, it is a blessing.
Contrary, angry people can spread unease around them.
Thank you for beautiful comment?
Miriam
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Yes! Invite them over for tea. 🙂
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I love your positivity, Brad. I will do so very soon. 🌸🌻
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The world needs more people like them. 🙂
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How right you are, Jill. Kindness and care would get a long way to stop
cruelty and sadness in our world. 💕.
Miriam
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Very beautiful.
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Thank you, I am glad you felt so.
miriam
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😊🌏
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There’s a lovely image in your words, Miriam.
The character of one lends to the character of all.
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Thank you, Ken, for your wise and lovely comment. So much truth that the charachters of one lends to the charachters of all. Just as it seemed.
Miriam
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Yes they would…jc
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Thank you, JC, it does seem rather that I have to pluck up some
courage and ask. And do some baking. 😊.
Miriam
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I’m sure he would love to Miriam, especially with someone who has a basket full of flowers and such a calm countenance as yours.
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Thank you, Kate, for your beautiful comment. Well, it seems you are right.
After all, who can resist the shine of flowers and scones with jam and clotted cream.
Miriam
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Lovely… Yes, I think you should. 🙂
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It seems that the verdict is in favour. 😊 . Thank you Bette.
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❤
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I enjoyed your observations. If you spoke to them, you might increase their joy as much as they add to yours.
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Thank you Anne, what a beautiful thought you put forward.
It is easy to underestimate your own capacity to light a smile.☀️ .
Miriam
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This is beautiful, Miriam!
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I am so glad you feel so, Jennifer. Bless.
Miriam
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What a delightful poem. I love that sort of person and you have characterized him magnificently. Thank you.
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And what a delightful comment, Jaqui. I really appreciate you finding the
characterisation good. You know how it is, we study and are taken with
many charachters but how to convey them fully can be tricky.😊.
Thank you.
Miriam
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You are familiar with the saying, ‘nothing ventured, nothing gained?’ I would totally extend myself in this case. You may be pleasantly surprised! 💞
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Yes, I am familiar with the saying and found it true. Mostly in a positive way although cultures vary so you can get surprised. 😊.
However, I will do this now when spring is here and people are more outside.
Gives you natural opportunities.
Thank your u Bela
Miriam
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An impressive pom. One of your best. I particularly like the plaintive but so touching ending.
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Thank you, Roland, for your very appreciative comment. It means a lot.
Another neighbour came over yesterday with a beautiful plant pot
arrangement for my newly constructed garden. I don’t know them but
a small gift breaks silences. 😊.
Miriam
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Loved the basket of awesome flowers, Miriam and yes from the lovely you described both of them they would surely love to come for a heart to heart.
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Thank you so much, Kamal. You are right and I should not ask,
just get going. It would be lovely to get to know them.
Miriam
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Yes completely true, Miriam and they sound pretty nice people. Welcome.
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Lovely thoughts Miriam, some persons emit positive vibes and you like them without any reason. I think he would accept your invitation. 😊
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Thank you, Balroop, for your kind comment. To me there was a big reason though, positive spirit, kindness in dealings with others. Yes, that attracts me.
I will find a way to talk as we finally are getting sun and warmer whether which means I can do a little gardening in the front.
Gardening in England always makes people talk.
Miriam
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As they spread their warmth and love to you and your neighbours through their caring and dignified presence, so you let us share the magic moment through your poem here. The everyday humanity and love a precious gem in our lives! As for inviting them over … what are you waiting for?! 😀 Scones and clotted cream, you say … my favourite! At this rate you’ll have the whole of your WP friends over as well! Xx 😀🌺
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Annika, thank you so much for your beautiful comment. It resonates within me as I again consider the import of what aura we give out.
I love this phrase of yours: ” . The everyday humanity and love a precious gem in our lives! ” .
Oh, I better start baking ….. but the sun is out. Do you think I can use the bakery😊💝.
Miriam
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Permission granted! 😀 Enjoy your garden and perhaps afterwards invite the couple over there to enjoy the flowers and peace! Xx
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Beautiful, Miriam. They sound like treasures in the neighborhood, and it’s wonderful to be so appreciated. ❤
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Thank you, Diana, I think they are. There are other good people around
but these seem to hold a balance. ❤️ .
Miriam
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What a touching poem! And love the flowers!
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Thank you, Julie, how sweet to say. Those flowers are now in my garden,
shining and smiling.
Miriam
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“Do you think they would like to come for tea
with scones and clotted cream.” Of course they would. Peggy and I would. 🙂 –Curt
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Peggy and you are so very welcome, I feel I know you somehow.
Would you like jam as well?
I will take your advice and make this happen. Thank you, Curt.
miriam
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🙂
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My kind of shopping!
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😊 krc, I take it that is the basket full of flowers. You go, fill your basket.
miriam
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There’s a rich story of possibilities within this beautiful poem. It’s good to know our neighbors, especially those who show such dignity and warmth.
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I am glad you can see these possibilities, JoAnna. Thank you.
There is a strong thread of an enduring love story, there is the dignity life bestows on us if we but accept it ……
I love observing life around me, always have.
Miriam
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You remind me Miriam, on how a person’s life is not just this moment in time. This gentleman and his wife have already lived a full life and carry a history with them. I would love to hear their stories. Possibly with a cup of tea and scones. Beautiful poem!
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Erica, thank you for such a beautiful comment. I felt also that they carried a
rich history with them and that they also had a strong love through those years. I hope for the chance to sit down and talk some time soon.
Miriam
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Our neighbor two doors down on the left used to come out and talk to us every day. They had Christmas party every year. Unfortunately they passed away two years apart. New neighbors moved in and just kept everything to themselves. We need more friendly neighbors.
Go ahead and invite them over for tea and scones, Miriam. You may be surprised. A beautiful post.
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Ahh …, Miriam, your neighbours sound so warm and giving so it must have been hard to loose them.
We nee more friendly neighbours and I thought I go ahead and be one myself. You know the saying about the waterdrop and the circles.
Thank you😘.
miriam
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Yes, Miriam. All we can do is trying. After several years, my husband broke the ice with one neighbor. 😍
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I wonder what gifts are shared in his little bag? Maybe you could exchange your own bag with him?
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😊 Hmm …, one can wonder. I am sure he is going to the grocery store but
still, our shopping does tell a lot about our lifestyles. Could be intriguing.
Thank you for this interesting comment.
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Some people have charisma. No matter what their age – it’s like a love beacon – we have some elders like this in our town too
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I do love the name you give to people with charisma.
” Love Beacons” . That is so apt and I will use it in the future.
Glad you meet them around too. They seem to be there in all ages.
Thank you for great comment.
Miriam
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