I might be this man you walk past

The world only know my pen name
My face in your books I never show
For my purpose is not fame
But hope do I hope to sow.

I could be this old man you walked past
This man whose eyes are tired
Yet whose mind is still fast
Smile, give me a reason to admire.

I have seen lifetimes
Pillars of darkness
Many roads I climb
I am here, timeless.

I could be this homeless you see
Holding on to nothing,
His eyes with sadness misty
Lend a hand, let a poor man feel human.

I soar in the highest sky
The wind dances with my mind
Upon the earth I walk by
And new dreams do I find.

I could be this young man you met
His face confident yet his soul so old
Holding a briefcase, heading into the sunset
Be kind of your actions, I care not for your gold.

I have peered into the secrets of nature
I make my way shining but yet invisible
Next time you see someone, do not be so sure
It might be me, thriving to give you hope invincible.

Most excellent and thought provoking! Loved this!!!!!

Very thought provoking indeed. Thanks for this, well done.

a reply to: swanne

Swanne that was beautiful! It grabs your mind and makes you think...makes you wonder. I loved it!

Thanks guys... You guys are too kind!

a reply to: swanne

Very deep and thought provoking.

a reply to: swanne

Swanne your writing of this took me to deep places. SF

a reply to: swanne

I have pondered on this very thing many times.

Thank You for sharing your lovely thoughts swanne.

a reply to: swanne

John I like this, (NO I LOVE It!!!), very much! Great Job here Bro!!!
Syx

a reply to: swanne

It is obvious why you are a writer. What an awesome poem.

leolady

Love It!