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The wandering monk
.this is about a character well known in my home town. No one knows how old he is, but my mother remembers him wandering around when she was a young girl and she is retired now..
A old man is travelling
in this dark and lonely land
No cares or worries to weigh him down
He set off over 50 years ago
He roams around the town
He rarely speaks
Just smiles and waves
Wandering up and down
People over the years
Have seen him all around
Many names they gave him
A few here I found..
The Bradford Monk, Walking Jesus
They think his real name’s Geoff
Wearing that old brown robe
But he never looks a mess
A well-loved character
Known by many
And often mis understood
Many times I wonder
Does he think that life is good!
A old man is travelling
in this dark and lonely land
No cares or worries to weigh him down
He set off over 50 years ago
He roams around the town
He rarely speaks
Just smiles and waves
Wandering up and down
People over the years
Have seen him all around
Many names they gave him
A few here I found..
The Bradford Monk, Walking Jesus
They think his real name’s Geoff
Wearing that old brown robe
But he never looks a mess
A well-loved character
Known by many
And often mis understood
Many times I wonder
Does he think that life is good!
Published 23rd Feb 2013
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23rd Feb 2013 9:59pm
Hi Sweet Subby,
We have a gent of the same ilk who wanders round and round Oldham. No one knows where he comes from or his age. He wanders summer and winter has done for years and years.
Loved your poem. :-)
We have a gent of the same ilk who wanders round and round Oldham. No one knows where he comes from or his age. He wanders summer and winter has done for years and years.
Loved your poem. :-)
23rd Feb 2013 11:20pm
That's interesting indeed. I live in the Midlands now, but saw him recently when I was back home! :)
24th Feb 2013 2:52am
What a nice poem...you should show it to him the next time you see him. You'll probably touch his heart. I enjoyed.:)
24th Feb 2013 8:52am
thank you i might carry it around with me, next time i go back. I have sent it to the local newspaper! :)
27th Feb 2013 1:26am
Your most welcome...you did my heart good knowing it went the local newspaper! I hope the paper in your hand or the newspaper copy finds him; if so, I know it'll reach his heart.:) incredibly touching.
