old man walking – Troiku – Daily moments November 26 2017

Tournesol Chèvrefeuille's Troiku from CarpeDiemHaikuKai, Daily moments, Senryû, Tournesol dans un jardin, Troiku 2017-11-262017-11-27 1 Minute

old man walking
heading to his last demise
knows not what’s ahead

old man walking
hoping for a better draw
winnings from his game

heading to his last demise
his pockets bare, he lost again
heart filled with despair

knows not what’s ahead
stepping off the curb to cross
crashing to his fate

life is filled
with obstacles to grip
do at what you may

life if filled
compassion is the game
despite miseries

with obstacles to grip
chance to live and learn
turn your life around

do at what you may
if you can get it right this time
paradise awaits

©Tournesol’17/11/26

MicroPoetry Month #26

Published by Tournesol

A little bit about moi: I am a mom, a nana, a sister, a woman, a friend, a human being…a youth counsellor, Family Life Educator. I have been working in the helping profession for over 25 years and volunteered in various capacities from youths to seniors. Tournesol is my nom de plume for haiku and other Japanese form poetry here at Tournesoldansunjardin https://cheryllynnroberts.wordpress.com I hope you enjoy reading through my daily waka. I also have another blog "Stop the Stigma" where I may stand on my soapbox now and then and hope it will become a place to drop in and share or comment on issues important to you. In that vein this could be a great way to learn from each other. http://stigmahursteveryone.wordpress.com View all posts by Tournesol

Published 2017-11-262017-11-27

6 thoughts on “old man walking – Troiku – Daily moments November 26 2017”

thotpurge says:

2017-11-26 at 08:03

It is as you say Cheryl Lynn.. we need to get it right. I feel sadness for the man in despair having lost again. We always believe our luck will turn. Sometimes that chance does not come. Sorry for your loss again.

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1. Tournesol says:
  
  2017-11-26 at 08:22
  
  Thank you, Rajani. I do believe he is in a place where winning is not a need.
  
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mihrank says:

2017-11-26 at 08:42

this is indeed sad, meaningful story, we should always be available to help and remove any further obstacles…

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1. Tournesol says:
  
  2017-11-26 at 08:57
  
  Yes, it is sad. Thank you for your comments. I have written twice this weekend regarding his sudden death. Somehow writing helps.
  
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janicead says:

2017-11-28 at 04:49

So very sad. Still in my thoughts.

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1. Tournesol says:
  
  2017-11-28 at 20:08
  
  Thank you, Janice.
  
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