That Man

[*Tsuki*]

Been a while, hasn't it? Seeing how dead poetry has been lately, I'm going to try to revive it! This poem isn't about anyone in particular, but the man it speaks of just won't get out of my head so I had to write a poem for him. Not entirely sure who he is, but here ya' go. A message from the unknown man in my head. ^^;; It's a bit long so I apologize for that. Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy. *Tsuki*
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That Man

He said yesterday was already gone; tomorrow is too late.
Told me to live the moment now, and cherish those I love.
Because tomorrow is the unknown- tomorrow we could fall.
Yesterday is merely a bunch of memories that will soon be forgotten.
Now is when I can change something, even our fates for tomorrow.

He looks out upon the frozen lake, with eyes as old as the wise man's.
His body says that he is still young, but his words show he's far too old.
Yet, I can't help but look to him in wonder- the man who smokes a pack-a-day.
With a scruffy face and messy brown hair,
with big, worn-out hands to match.

I feel like such a child when I stand next to this man with his rough, untamed words.
He speaks the blunt, cold, hard truth with nothing to hold back.
That is what I love of this man next to me.

In a land of poverty and despair where liars run wild and geniuses cower,
he stands tall and faces it all
head-on.

Yet his smile bares no malice- simply a fun-loving guy.
He doesn't take life so seriously, yet says the most peculiar things
right when you least expect it.
So deep are his words, yet uttered so cleanly, they cut through you like a steak knife through butter.
When he speaks, your attention turns, to the man with the booming voice.

Yes, I am proud to call that man my father.

[Kaname Shikara]

From the beginning I could tell it was a father figure you are amazing in explaining your meaning in poems before the last line Tsuki ^^ I'm honored that I can still read your poems. I loved it sis, you put so much in it. Keep writing these great poems ^^

[Anime-Prince]

This is fantastic. You have really shone in this poem.

[Senjou_Akira]

Wow... I really love my father...

no matter how different persons may be, they still have similarities that will group them together. And it makes us proud of them and treasure them even more...


It's very lovely that it won't be tiring to reread again when I surf the net.
I hope I can express my feelings that easily, but I don't think I can.


Can I just print it and read to my father on his birthday?

I'll make sure to say that it was written by a friend. n_n

[*Tsuki*]

From the beginning I could tell it was a father figure you are amazing in explaining your meaning in poems before the last line Tsuki ^^ I'm honored that I can still read your poems. I loved it sis, you put so much in it. Keep writing these great poems ^^

^_^ Thank you sissy, it means so much to hear that from you.

This is fantastic. You have really shone in this poem.

^^ Thank you so much for reading! ^_^
I always love to know that you're reading the poems I write since you're one of my favorite writers on AF.

Wow... I really love my father...

no matter how different persons may be, they still have similarities that will group them together. And it makes us proud of them and treasure them even more...


It's very lovely that it won't be tiring to reread again when I surf the net.
I hope I can express my feelings that easily, but I don't think I can.


Can I just print it and read to my father on his birthday?

I'll make sure to say that it was written by a friend. n_n

O.O I'd be honored if you did so! ^^

[Kalila Chan]

Oh my gosh!! This is a fantastic poem!! This is so awsome so weldone to you ^^

[Anime Forum]

Nice poem *Tsuki*. I really liked it.. :]