I Also Saw...

Have you seen the sun, moon, stars and the sky?

The bird’s flight, the duck’s waddle

And, the smile of the passers-by?

Did you see the man with the cigar?

Driving a luxurious four-wheel

And, the prosperity around his central keel?

Did you see the candy man?

Shouting forcefully to sell

And enjoying his sweltering tan?

Have you seen the gleeful child?

Playing with his vivacious mom

Who has a manner which is not so mild?

  

I also saw.....

The dark sky,

The ceaseless flapping,

The tears before the smiles,

The lean shadow toiling relentlessly,

The hot flushes on his face,

The mother's hair thin and white...

And the courage and perseverance behind the smiling might!