This Old Man ~ a triple Haiku

This old man has seen
Through it all: both love and loss
Not to disrespect.

This old man has lived
By the work of his own hands
He deserves respect.

This old man has prayers
Since his good old days; long gone
Living with respect.

~ an EWK Triple Haiku (5:7:5)³ Poe’em   ©2016 EWK