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Wednesday, September 21, 2016































i don't really know him
but i met him
not formally mind you
we didn't shake hands
but a greeting was said
and sometimes
that is enough
his name is William
a fine
solid name
he wore thick overalls
with a light wash jean jacket
he didn't look old
but he said he felt it
eighty - two
he told me to never get old
i smiled
cause sometimes i feel old already
he sat in silence
breathing heavy and hard
his heart was aging as well
he asked me the date
he couldn't remember the year
but yet
he had manners
he had class
respect and a smile
his own momma
had taught him well
he didn't forget that
so posh the date
posh the year
William talked to me
he told me a story in a few minutes
he left a lasting impact because
he let me talk
he smiled back
and he said
goodbye when he left
the room felt empty when he did
i miss him already

22 comments

  1. Wow.... I'd love to know the story behind this one, if there is one! ♥

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    1. aww...well, gosh, it's actually quite a weird story so hahaa! I met him at a doctor's office while I was waiting for my mom and well, basically that was our convo <3

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  2. Oh good golly, my heart. This is so sweet, i love it!

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  3. Aw. <333 It's amazing how good it feels to just have someone say a few words to you... because so many people won't take the time to!

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    1. Ohhh so agree with that right there girl!! I kinda sat there afterwards and was like "dude...he's got a poem coming soon." xD hahaa

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  4. Julia, this has to be one of my FAVORITES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3

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  5. This makes me happy and also kind of breaks my heart a little ♥

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  6. ALSDJFHLDEKHFCLSDEFCKWELIFHAWLEIRHWLEKFHEKREIWHRLEWSHD

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  7. y do I relate with this so much and why r ur words so flawless
    STOP MAKING ME FEEL THINGS (jk don't ever stop)
    :')))))))))))))

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    1. i don't know..im so sorry but this came from my heart
      so i can't stop ever.
      oh gosh thank you for saying jk
      HUGS

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  8. ps your blog is FREAKING BEAUTIFUL and your profile picture makes me ridiculously happy <3

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    1. OH MY WORD OLIVIA KNIGHT YOURE ADORABLE LIKE UUURRRGGHH HUGS AND WAFFLES

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  9. GAH!!! how did i not see this one????..... *stalks more* oh and i recognize the picture...*evilly grinsssss*

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    1. GAH!! Idk... *coughs cuz you're stalking me* ohhh haha yes, you should ;)

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