Dawn & Dusk

A man carries sorrow
On his back
Wandering in exile
In a hidden cul-de-sac

News spread
Of his decline in health
And so people gathered round
Eager to help

They gave advice
Stood from afar
Suggested exercises
To strengthen his arms

They advised techniques
Got him walking differently
Corrected his posture
So he did not walk so stiffly

They gave him seminars
On how to be resilient
Scolded him when he was
Being too self piteous

Then a friend arrived
Weary from the long road
Stood close to the man
And shared the load