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A Conversation With a Stranger

Standing in a long line Waiting for my turn I have a conversation With the person standing In front of me to chat This passes the time For waiting to be inside A store or bank or gift shop You never know a strong bond Can form into a friendship

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Ray Zottola

Date: 5/24/2021 3:01:00 PM

Hello and thank you for reading some of my work. I do so when I'm feeling it. Some songs, some verse. Its not my life's work, just a release mostly. And thank you for you work!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/25/2021 7:30:00 AM

Hello Ray Zottola, you are welcome. I do enjoy your poetry. yes when the time is right it is the best time to write poetry. That is when it comes natural. Your welcome my friend. Enjoy your day.

Funom Makama

Date: 4/27/2021 7:30:00 PM

I do that when I was in Nigeria, but now in the UK, I strictly mind my business, 8 out of 10 times, you may be embarrassed. What a very good poem.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/29/2021 3:31:00 PM

Hello Funom Malama, so good to see you. i hope all is well with you. Yes that could happen. Thank you for a lovely comment. Blessings my friend.

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/24/2021 11:18:00 AM

Hi Darlene, I do that often when I'm standing in the grocery line, etc. It passes the time, and like you said may gained a new friend. You never know. I enjoyed the read:-) Alexis

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/26/2021 5:40:00 AM

Hello alexis Y., I have always done this and still do. right! You never know when or if a new friendship will happen. Thank yo foru for the lovely comment. Hugs.

Jcb Brul

Date: 4/19/2021 8:14:00 PM

Talking to a stranger as long as you feel safe can break monotony of waiting. Well- done Darlene. Best wishes.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/22/2021 8:19:00 AM

Hello JCB, yes it can JCB. So far I feel safe. Best wishes Darlene. Enjoy your day.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/18/2021 6:31:00 AM

Better to chat to someone who is friendly than to have someone grumpy and unfriendly - its a gamble who it will be - hopefully someone friendly. Lovely poem dear Darlene, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/18/2021 11:01:00 AM

Hello Jennifer, so far so good they are friendly. I enjoy to chat to peolpe in a line up. Thank you for the lovely comment. Hugs Darlene

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/13/2021 1:28:00 PM

Good things may happen when we least expect them to happen, my dearest friend, Darlene. Hope to read part II of the story! Blessings

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/13/2021 3:46:00 PM

Hello Demetrios, I will Demmetrios. yes you are right. enjoy your evening my friend.

Joe Dimino

Date: 4/13/2021 11:22:00 AM

Hi Darlene; direct and beautiful -- the best kind of poetry. Sadly, people like myself, an old White Man, would not dare talk to a woman or child in line, unless spoken to first. You are a blessing.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/13/2021 3:45:00 PM

Hello Joe Dimino, I have always done this. I also had a conversation with a homeless woman. I understand wha\t you said in this poem. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/13/2021 9:03:00 AM

I believe those kind of connections are good for the soul, that is why I always chat with strangers, its quality time spent with a person who can help you understand something in a new way. Thanks for sharing Darlene, blessings from my heart, and fly away kisses ,

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/13/2021 10:19:00 AM

Hello Sunshine Smile, I also believe these connections are good for the soul. I agree with you. Blessing my heart also. yes and far away kisses.

Mike Gentile

Date: 4/13/2021 7:05:00 AM

This is so very true Darlene, as long as we are open to it! I love to meet new people and share experiences. Your poem is lovely. Happy Tuesday xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/13/2021 10:16:00 AM

Hello Mike Gentile, thank you Mike. When I am in a line up I do speak to the person in front of me. It passes the time. Happy Tuesday. xxoo

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/12/2021 9:43:00 PM

Lovely attitude, Darlene ~ it's always nice to spread cheer. Well done ~

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/13/2021 10:10:00 AM

Hello Lin, yes it is always nice to spread cheer. Thank you for the lovely comment. Hugs

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/12/2021 7:03:00 PM

So true, Darlene, love the poem, its so positive.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/13/2021 10:13:00 AM

Hello Harry Horseman, Thank you Harry. Yes it is positive. Enjoy your day my friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/12/2021 6:54:00 AM

- One can never know ... maybe it can be an eternal friendship - Lovely written, Darlene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/12/2021 3:57:00 PM

Hello Sunshine Smile, yes it could be eternal friendship. Thank you for the lovely comment. Hugs Darlene

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/12/2021 12:27:00 AM

This is so very true. Best of luck. A fine poem.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/12/2021 6:15:00 AM

Hello Victor, Thank you. Yes I agree. Thank you for the lovely comment. Enjoy your day my friend.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/11/2021 6:20:00 PM

That's right. A friendship may, indeed, be formed! That's worth 'taking a chance,' methinks too. Have a pleasant evening, Darlene. :) gw

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/12/2021 6:18:00 AM

Hello Gershon, Oh I am glad we agree. Yes it is worth taking a chance. Thank you Gershon. Enjoy your day my friend.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 4/11/2021 6:10:00 PM

This is true. God bless you friend. Love, Gina

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/12/2021 6:19:00 AM

Hello Regina, Yes it is. God Bless. Love Darlene

Silent One

Date: 4/11/2021 11:14:00 AM

You always make me smile . Have a lovely day.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/11/2021 12:10:00 PM

Hello Silent One, I am so happy to hear this from you my friend. Thank you. Your day to my friend.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/11/2021 9:47:00 AM

Great Poem. Standing in line is a way, also a way to meet boyfriends))) Happy Sunday.. Pangie xx

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/11/2021 10:48:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, Yes Panagiota it is. Hugs Darlene xx

Virginia Gelok

Date: 4/10/2021 6:59:00 PM

Friends often meet in the most surprising places. I enjoyed this verse.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/11/2021 5:11:00 AM

Hello Virginia, yes some people do meet in surprising places. Thank you for the lovely comment. Enjoy your day my friend. Blessings.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/10/2021 4:27:00 PM

Yes it is nice to chit chat with a new person, you never know what you can learn~

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/11/2021 5:14:00 AM

Hello Michelle, yes you are right. In fact I do this all the time. I meet interesting people this way. Enjoy your day my friend. Blessings.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/10/2021 2:22:00 PM

They say strangers are friends you have only just met or will do. Hope you're well Darlene Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/10/2021 3:03:00 PM

Hello Tom, hi! Yes I am well thank you. I hope you had a good Easter. Yes i do think that is true. enjoy your evening my friend.

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/10/2021 1:56:00 PM

Very nice Darlene. I hope all is well. Have a nice evening :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/10/2021 3:04:00 PM

Hello Heidi, yes thank you I am well. I do hope that you had a good Easter. Enjoy your evening my friend.