An unusual man

An unusual man

Introduction

This is the story of a old and helpless man whom I saw once. He was so old that wrinkles covered all his face. On a raining evening, I met him. He was so old and he had no place to live so, he came to our homeless shelter. That man was so old; his age was about 83 years. He was wearing vintage pressed slacks that were high up on the waist with brown and white wing tip shoes. He was also wearing a jacket and a hat and they both were of same color. His overall look showed that he had a great dressing sense.

Discussion

He had milky blue eyes with a warm smile and a seasoned face. He was looking so calm and satisfied but his appearance and his eyes specially were showing that he had been suffered a lot. It was obvious from his eyes that there must some story of suffering. He had suffered very much in his life time. With a clear observation, it could easily be seen that he was like other homeless that usually wander around streets and ask for help. His personality, his way of talking and his way of walking showed that he belonged to some good family. He was actually a sufferer of World War 2. In his young age he had to face the terrible and horrible fighting. He lost all his family in front of his eyes. His past, especially his memories of World War 2 were very painful and miserable that he wanted to erase that all. He did not want to recall them but they were always in his mind and brought tears into his eyes. He missed his childhood, his family, loved ones, friends, peace full lifestyle and everything associated to him that was no more a part of his life. It is too difficult to lose those whom one loves the most. It is one of the most terrible situations of life. I overheard him telling the other residents of his time in world war II, wishing he could erase the images of death from his mind. Residents used to hear his story with great interest and they all felt pity for him. He lost almost everyone in his family and friends only he left just because of the brave soldiers and their courageous soldiers and his act who put ...