Lucky Penny
He laid the penny down
dug deep from his layered rags
this stranger on the street
at the corner outside the coffee shop.
He laid the penny down
with care and consideration
and, after a pause,
he walked away
in his tattered clothes
possibly to his home down the street
in an alley, or a doorway.
But he left the penny there
hopefully to be found
by someone
who needs luck and possibilities,
who will pick up this penny,
and hold it tight
for as long as is needed.
Then to pass it on
to another
from another place
on the ground
where luck and possibilities abound.
Written By: Bill Lautner
About the Author: R. William (Bill) Lautner, Jr. 75, father/grandfather/gay man, BSEE/MSIA Purdue, introduced to poetry in High School, renewed interest in early ’70’s, began writing in earnest in late 90’s concentrating on self-discovery, adding love of nature, and observations /experiences with family/farm/southern Indiana, studying with OWLS of San Francisco.
Visual Art “Vertigo” By: Nikos Kihem
About the Artist: Nikos Kihem is a bicycle, motorcycle, world traveler and music lover. Enjoys reading graphics novels in newly discovered lonely benches. Awards winning photographer and writer living in Athens,Greece. Poetry publication“οι στροφές και ο δρόμος”(the road and it’s turns). You may visit him at kihem.com or send an inquiry to nikos.kihem@gmail.com.
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