Modern Miracles

by FTS Miles   Feb 17, 2005


He's just a cold old man
with a sign declaring
life's got him against the ropes.
He looks at me wide-eyed and awed,
babbling his relentless devotion
and appreciation for my token gift.
When did we make a
five dollar bill into a godsend?
When did we make rolling down a
window into a miracle?
Whenever we did…
I say we shouldn't have.

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  • 19 years ago

    by FTS Miles

    Unfortunately this happened to me the day I wrote it. So regrettably this was more of a faithful, poetic rendition of reality than anything more conceived. :(

  • 19 years ago

    by pinkalias

    I love the concept of the piece and the use of an old man spilling out these ideals of modern society and what we have turned out to be. The piece really portrays our faults that have surpassed into such depth that the smallest acts of kindness are seen as out of the ordinary, "miracles"
    (correct?)
    I especially admire the line, "When did we make a
    five dollar bill into a godsend?"
    the symbolism just clarifys the whole work in a powerful way. And I also appreciated how you ended it, a just and worthy poem I must say, Excellent job

  • 19 years ago

    by erely

    Totally awesome....Like caring for a wounded bird....but with a person each time could make the difference
    Take Care