I cleared a path for him,
So through this rain, this sleet, this snow,
He would have dry feet,
Even if it was one yard.
I chopped up frozen ice,
So snow could drain, his feet would know,
How warm it is,
For just one yard.
I heard his footsteps,
Up the stairs,
And the slam of the mailbox,
Against my brick house.
It was soap opera hours,
I was either sick, or it was summer, or snowed.
Through rain, or sleet, or snow, or heat,
I compliment his journey down the road,
And down the street.
And just one yard for warm, dry feet.
Author notes
For the postal workers, thank you
Written February 5th, 2004
A contest entry
- February NEW MEMBER Contest-"Unsung But Worthy of Praise" by CookieZeal.
300 points, ended March 2, 2004, 38 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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I know but whatever!! At least I feel like I showed my appreciation to them!! It doesn't matter about winning a contest
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At least i don't pay the bills yet!!
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Thanks for the comment - Yes, weather varies, it's always extremes. Too cold, too hot, spring and autumn go by so quick!!
I wrote this when we were engaging in a strong storm of snow -
Nice flow and wording. It is well written and made me smile.
It's great that you do this for someone...and he repays you by bringing you bills
I'd love to see a mailman right about now....snow storms have halted everything for the past few days. -
I guess this is an American thing. The postman really isn't seen in the same light downunder. But then they all have motorbikes and the weather is usually sane at all times of year.
This was good though. Good luck in the contest! -
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I enjoyed reading this poem. It is very well written. Good Luck in the contest. -
Thank you for the comment, Tina Brannon
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I honestly did not think of the postal workers, so mad props to you for not overlooking some very hardworking people. My aunt is in that line of work and she works her booty off, and has for years.
Welcome to the site and good luck in the contest.
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Oh, this is wonderful, Magdelena
I sure do appreciate those guys too. Here in Phoenix they don't have to worry about snow but I feel so sorry for them in the hot summer.
Good luck in the contest and a big welcome to allpoetry
Dee -
A good poem, it read well, yet this contest is for new members of February. You joined in september.
Lakota x -
Love it.
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this is great!!...i thoroughly enjoyed reading it...and the flow ...rhythm etc were really good too...nice one!!....good luck in the contest....hugs....leanne xxx
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This is a great tribute to a person we all take for granted - and only perhaps notice when the mail doesn't arrive.
In Queensland our posties drive motorbikes and though they have no snow - they work in some extreme temperatures.
thanks for your entry - good luck
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Wow...I agree with you WHOLE Heartedly. My husband would be so happy to read this since he's a Postal carrier!
You cleared a path for him.......God bless you!!!
I really like your form, and the content is well balanced with the nice language you use. Very good visuals and imagery!
Only one oopsie you can edit..
"soap opra...misspell"
This one meets with the criteria splendidly!! Loved it.
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