The Gentleman

Just a gentleman.

He sat in his chair and lit his brown pipe,

Cigarettes were just simply not his type.

He poured his most expensive and old scotch,

Leaned back and glanced at his father’s old watch.

He was a man from an age that had passed,

Holding on to things that never would last.

A man of fine taste in things such as art,

Romantic and keen, elegant and smart.

In keeping with history and lost ways,

A gentleman from all the great old days.

Author's Note

Please point out any grammar or spelling errors. All criticisms welcome.

Reviews

[Quill~]

He sounds like a distinguished gentleman. A fine write. Well done! :)

[Trevor Jay Bloodworth]

What I was going for ;) Thank you.

[Diana]

I didn't see any grammar or spelling errors. Besides if I did, I would have chalked it up to poetic license.

I enjoyed this. It's a throwback to a past era, perhaps with roots in the now? The gentleman embodies a different set of values, different past-times, etc. One really gets a sense of him as a "character."

[zaneybear]

and that's a true gentleman, well done:)

[Traci]

A lovely tribute to a true gentleman.

Well done, my friend.

[Trevor Jay Bloodworth]

Thank you kindly.

[The Verse: A Poetry Jou..]

Technical errors are not an issue. I struggle with your journalistic approach, maybe you would like to employ writing tools such as metaphors or allusions.

[Trevor Jay Bloodworth]

I could give it a try, sure. I'll see what I can come up with. Thanks for the tip.

[B-poet]

A clever ode for what encompasses a true gentleman. Great work. A renaissance type of read. :)

[Trevor Jay Bloodworth]

Thank you so much. Glad I could write something people enjoy reading.

[Sami Khalil]

A grand poem. A great tribute to your grandfather...:)

[Trevor Jay Bloodworth]

Hahah. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)

[Catlen]

No grammar or spelling errors. This is very well-written and rhymes beautifully. You have an excellent portrait of a real gentleman!

[Trevor Jay Bloodworth]

Thank you. I was going for that lost art of manliness, and I wanted to capture a picture of a real gentleman. Glad you liked it.

[poetdoug]

Lovely portrait of an elegant and classy Grandfather.My own grandfather came from Europe to American in the early 1900's. I remember the photographs of him all dressed and attired just as you describe.
In fact, he willed me his gold cuff links to wear. Now all I have to do is get a shirt where I can wear them LOL! .I often love to watch Old English movies for this reason--there is a sense of respect I believe along with how they presented themselves---gold cuff links---gold watch--golden memories. Thanks my friend.

[Trevor Jay Bloodworth]

Very nice. I have some old scotch glassware that was my gift. Glad that you liked this.

[Sam]

Reminds me of the pictures my Great Grandparents used to show me. I love how you almost took a picture and froze it in time. Beautiful description and the words are great. I figure you were speaking of your Granddad or some one that you knew. Thank you so much for the read request. I enjoyed it greatly. A fine job Mr. Trevor a fine job.

[Trevor Jay Bloodworth]

Thanks for taking the time to read it Sam. Glad you enjoyed it.

[Sam]

I always enjoy your writing.