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by Sumojo Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E · Poetry · Environment · #2316355

Eight.line poem

31 words

Old man, toothless
Standing guard.
Angry, ruthless
The way is barred.
Arms raised to the heavens,
Aged skin, but still as strong.
Making no concessions.
Roots down deep, where they belong.

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