Morning after monotonous morning he wandered about wearing untied black boots, grubby work gloves and a small knit hat which exaggerated the size of his ears.
Before beginning the chaotic afternoon collection of discarded bottles and cans, he crouched near the foot of his favorite tree to momentarily ease a weary yet undefeated sense of being.
(Photo: Edward Roads)
Written by Edward Roads
Mytwosentences 
How wonderfully you’ve contrasted the grubbiness and the peaceful calm !
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I really appreciate that. Thank You so much.
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Just… amazing. 😊
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Thank You… so much. I appreciate it.
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Intriguing!
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Thank You Sue.
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Beautiful
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Thank You Laura.
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These words and image captured that feeling after physical, monotonous, but oddly satisfying work beautifully.
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I really appreciate your wonderfully kind words. Thank You so very much.
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Nicely done
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Thank You. I greatly appreciate that.
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You’re welcome
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I admire how you can make a whole descriptive story with just 2 sentences…and without being runon sentences! Great story. It triggers the imagination to come up with the surrounding plot.
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I really appreciate your thoughtful and wonderfully kind words. Thank You so very much.
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That’s funny it said anonymous for my comment. Let’s try this again.
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Another great story beautifully written and that is one great tree. I could easily hang out there 🙂
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I truly appreciate your terrifically thoughtful words Nelly. Thank You so very much.
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Tree and words – just beautiful, as always 🙂
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Thank You, Thank You & Thank You Anna.
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😀 you’re welcome x 3
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Very nice!
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Thank You Lori.
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I can see him!
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I truly appreciate that. Thank You.
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May I ask- what two sentences you suggest in response to this trek?
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Touche’ my intuitively observant friend – your gift is seeing things we all see, and having the ability to show us with words, what we are REALLY looking at – well done Sir Edward – well done..
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Thank You so very much Brad. I always appreciate your kind and thoughtful words.
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Stunned!
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You are kind. Thank You.
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What a wonderful view of that tree. It has lived a life like the character in your post.
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Thank You for your wonderful words. I greatly appreciate your terrific perspective.
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My family and I knew a man we dubbed “the bottle man.” For years, he came out to the bleachers at the local high school after a game to collect all the discarded cans and bottles to get back the deposit. His skin was sallow, and he appeared unwell most of the time. Our hello to him was never returned because he was busy rummaging the trash bins. Only recently when the entire playing field and bleachers had been renovated did we see him again. This time he spoke and said he lived on a fixed income and used the money he earned from returning the cans and bottles to pay for gasoline for his old, worn pickup truck. Your photo of the tree evoked these memories of a complete stranger. We never know the burdens others carry around. We learned not to judge others and to be kind even though our greetings were not returned. Thank you for this post. It touched me.
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Thank You so much Mary for sharing a truly touching story of a man we can absolutely relate to. I really appreciate your deeply insightful and thoughtful words.
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You are welcome. As I sent in my response, I wondered if I could manage to say it in just two sentences. I fear I cannot and am too verbose. You must have to work long and hard to contain your posts to just two sentences! I admire that.
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You are very kind. Thank You again.
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Great character sketch!
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Thank You so much Melissa. I really appreciate it.
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What a wonderful tree to comfort the weary yet undefeated.
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Thank You JoAnna. I greatly appreciate it.
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Every time I open WordPress, I make it a point to visit your blog. Probably one of my favorite places on the internet. It never disappoints. Thank you for writing for us. You make our day better. 🙂
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Thank You, Thank You & Thank You. I am truly humbled by your thoughtful and wonderfully kind words. I deeply appreciate it.
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yep 🙂 the trees got my vote today
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I appreciate that Niki. Thank You so very much.
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You’re a master of detail!
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You are very kind. Thank You so much.
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“Weary yet undefeated” BAM! You. nailed. it! This is IT my brother! Light and Love, Shona
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Thank You so much. I truly appreciate it Shona.
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love this one 🙂
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Thank You so much. I appreciate it.
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My busy life of late has prevented my from enjoying time on-line. I have had to play catch-up with your beautiful photography and sentiments. I especially like this one.
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I truly appreciate that Arlene. Thank You so very much.
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I think I might start reading more often. Beside your true sentences, they inspire me.
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Very kind of you Meredith. Thank You.
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Reblogged this on Ancien Hippie.
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I like your writing and wonderful photos! Being very far away from your end of the world, I marvel every time you seem to squeeze in enough information to say what you wish and still just use two sentences and writing this to you took two sentences, too…
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Thank You so much. I greatly appreciate your wonderfully thoughtful words.
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