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it’s a peculiar routine
day in, day out
each and every day, same time
at every corner or junction
he pauses as if looking
for danger, or to consider
a crucial decision, or
a choice he needs to make
Beatrix, our granddaughter
eight years-old,
somewhat concerned,
once asked him if he was lost
as he stared up and down the road,
he looked somewhat perplexed
at her enquiry, remaining mute
henceforth she labelled him
Lost Man!
an old Asian gentleman,
I mean really very old
impeccably over-dressed
always the same attire
summer or winter,
hats might change seasonally
carries a bamboo cane
never speaks when greeted
regular as clockwork
11.35, here he comes!
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© Graham R Sherwood 01/23
grahamrichardsherwood.co.uk 
A rare bird spotted. I have seen similar once or twice. Mine bought his regular newspaper of choice in a Kent town, so English. The Patriotism like an. Ill fitting suit…. Intriguing moment well expressed Graham
Ray
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