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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

Copyright © Laura Mckenzie | Year Posted 2009

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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! Login to Reply

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" Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

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 ;) Login to Reply

Syed Amaan Ahmad Date: 5/29/2009 1:22:00 PM speaks a lot Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

Barbara Gorelick Date: 5/26/2009 7:57:00 PM A smile goes a long, long way. Nicely done. Bg Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply