Daughter

However mean your life is, meet it and live it. - Thoreau

The Beggar Oil Painting 

Artist unknown

(1850-1899)

name in a blotter

inconsequential squatter

she's someone's daughter

Author's Note

"None can be an impartial or wise observer of human life but from the vantage ground of what we should call voluntary poverty." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful in its brevity. Excellent.

[Pete]

can say a lot with few words. thanks twc.. hope all is well in your neck of the woods.

[Ken Simm.]

Excellent and yet simple observation of complex character.

[Pete]

astute and insightful as usual. thank you ken.

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Pete
An important point you make in these few words…. No matter what your position in life, a daughter is cherished by someone …or should be…. Importance means nothing, but love does! And everyone needs a hug once in a while….
So poignant….
Warmly
B🌹

[Buddhistboy73]

Wow!

It's interesting how such a short poem can hit so powerfully.....

Nice write Pete....the words convey so much meaning.....I have a daughter, so this resonates with me particularly...

Thanks for sharing...

BB73

[Pete]

you're blessed. so precious they are.

[Einstein Noodle]

something men, especially, should keep in mind ... when dating, "looking", etc. ... I like the message I read in this and your language and short, precise lines ... nice Pearl Jam too. :)
E.

[Pete]

thanks. always appreciate your thoughts and taste in music e.

[Einstein Noodle]

:) .....................