Old Man's Solitude
by Patricia Haynes
Title
Old Man's Solitude
Artist
Patricia Haynes
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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I went to this lake and was surprised to see this elderly man in his 90's alone in the lake. He was slowly backing up here and emerging from the water. He did not see me until I shouted out to him as he reached the shoreline. He then asked me to hand him his crutches. I couldn't believe he was out there alone. He grew up in this area and stated that he always swim in this lake since he was a child. It was an amazing sight for me to behold as the sun was setting and it all looked so spirtual.
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November 23rd, 2011
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Patricia Haynes
It is different and not normally what I would post, but it seemed right to share this. When I first saw him, I thought it was a turtle in the middle of the lake, as just the top of his head was showing. Then he started emerging from the water, backwards. It was just amazing to see as it was so quiet and unexpected. I couldn't believe my eyes. (I was hoping he had a bathing suit on. He did) It was a special moment. I helped him put his shoes on, then he hopped to his car on crutches and then disappeared. This place is isolated and cannot be seen from the road. I did get his last name and after some calls got an address. I sent photos to his family.