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A Stranger In a Strange Land

Where I walked the mile before No longer resembles the same soil Change I know is an inevitability But I feel a sudden variety English is what I speak But the people that I pass speak meek Meekly Russian, Indian, Pakistan and Chinese Not English so what am I to do? The place I grow up in I can’t speak to I could rush out and gather a book for Russian Or one for Chinese to Gosh I’m dizzy I’m afraid I couldn’t possibly address so many tongues Now I am feeling like a stranger in a strange land I guess I’ll just smile And not speak And they’ll feel right at home

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John Freeman

Date: 7/24/2009 8:03:00 PM

What I am seeing in the world, is people separating into their own little pockets, according to how intellectual they feel they are, their own little comfort zones, so on and so forth. We are I believe, equal in God's eyes, and there is a special reasion for that, God is love, and love is the only nature that can bring the unity needed to solve our world's problems. Sincerely, love Moses! Last but not least, Thank you gracious lady for your comments, on my work. Always appreciated, Love, Moses!

John Freeman

Date: 7/24/2009 7:46:00 PM

Laura, I hope I am not getting off on the wrong foot here in my comment on your work here! "I guess I'll just smile, and not speak, and they will feel right at home". I think that all people are God's love, no matter where we are at in the development of our minds, in the higher intellect of love. It seems to me you are right, on the street if we don't speak, the human would feel right at home. Thats a tragedy, ofcourse, but true! I am not sure that was your meaning, I am trying! "smile"

David Smalling

Date: 5/30/2009 11:49:00 PM

A smile is international language ... and the one that is best spoken by all ... you make me smile when you comment on poems, thanks.

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 5/30/2009 12:54:00 AM

I think you've captured the emotions of a stranger very well--and yes, smiles along with music could be considered a universal language ;)

Syed Amaan Ahmad

Date: 5/29/2009 1:22:00 PM

speaks a lot

Mary Duhart

Date: 5/27/2009 5:04:00 PM

You know sis sometimes when we speak to each other in English it's like a foreign language..lol...continue to smile it tells all.

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 5/27/2009 10:12:00 AM

right on. this happens to me in the city...good thing my mouth doesn't move much anyway. it's my pen that won't shut up! llol ove, Kristin

Sharon Winter

Date: 5/27/2009 6:30:00 AM

I was thinking of say just smile and by the time I got to the end, you wrote it yourself. That alone speaks every language and is usually contagious and the beginning of good things. Love, Shar

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 5/26/2009 7:57:00 PM

A smile goes a long, long way. Nicely done. Bg

Constance La France

Date: 5/26/2009 6:24:00 PM

a friendly face and a smile, speaks volumes...I know from my work as nurse with the elderly who cannot speak anymore, or are deaf, its the same as speaking another language, really... well written

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/26/2009 3:58:00 PM

You are sooo right. A smile says more than words in any language. We have a great melting pot here and sometimes we must find other ways to communicate because language barriers are so prevalent. Wonderful observation with just the right touch! Love, Carolyn