Dear Stranger

I felt your presence
I was aware
My heart was reaching
I saw you there

Skin of leather
Weathered bones
Mind, together
Yet all alone

Self sufficient
You had it covered
My need to help
Might have smothered

Your will to push
Willing persistence 
Strive for pride
I kept my distance 

I swept along
As though, aloof
A busy lady
With sense and cooth

The moment passed
You moved on
I stayed a while
Though you were gone
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Lamoureux Avatar
September 25, 2019 at 9:15 AM
You brought this character to life.
Kiser Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 12:37 PM
Easily imagined from these words; beautifully penned.
Horn Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 9:30 AM
Pills with Spills and No Thrill About pills are dense; At all not made any sense; Left us in suspense. Pills in lower bowel; Exactly like wise old owl; Now on face will wear a scowl. Pills appear so sad; Always have been very bad; Part of a new fad. Suicide commit; Into picture did fit, Which I will admit. Jim Horn Copyright © James Horn | Year Posted 2019
Green Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 2:32 PM
Really nice Anna. This flowed smoothly and was a joy to read.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 2:09 PM
Wow. <3
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