Saturday, June 15, 2013

the toddy shop


The old Indian man
He walks on the street
Every day he will
In the light or at night

He walks on measured steps
Most of the time barefoot
With his unkempt disposition
Walking with his long stick

Sometimes a motorist gives him a lift
To the town where he will be heading
There he will find his toddy shop
There he will stay for quite a while

Sometimes looking at him
Tilting to a side like tower of Telok Intan
Supported by his walking stick
He takes his slow walk

Rumours say he doesn't want aids
Maybe a wheel chair will suit him good
He refuses to accept his fate
He can walk so what the fuss?

He still walks
The measured steps of a foot apart
To the town to pay his visit
The toddy shop seems the way


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