A Person of Interest

      Just a kid 
        hardly knew him
      Seemed friendly enough
       nice smile, he wore  

      When I last saw him? 
        Oh, I dunno. Few days ago
      He was walkin’ toward the river
        come to think of it  

     Friends. Yeah, one girlfriend
       though haven’t seen her lately… 
     Not much for sports, I don’t think
       Kept pretty much to himself, you know

    That’s about all I can think of 
      I’ll be gettin’ along now…
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Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
people do kind of float in and out of our lives, some we barely notice and don't know. poignant words
Bayles Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
True to life.
Wolf Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I was hoping it read that way, i.e., true-to-life. Thanks, Mike.
DiMino Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Every life is a book's worth -- though may simply sit on a shelf unread. God is the author of all. At least make attempt to read your brother's foreward.
Wolf Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
?????????
Maverick Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
River deep and mountain high GW.. Hmm.? Many thoughts to think.? An Open ended scene.'
Wolf Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Great. I am so happy to hear that this write had its intended effect. Thanks for letting me know, Joe. Cheers, Gershon
Rolland Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 7:08 AM
nice and subtle portrait, seems like a souvenir thanks poet wishes
Wolf Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Hey, appreciate your encouragement, Yann. ~ Gershon
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