John Lawless Poet Free verse

I Talk To Strangers

I talk to strangers
Tell the Owl
“it wasn’t me”
Apologize to the trees
For I cannot delete
Old messages
Quietly applaud
The antics of the squirrels
Gasp at the majesty
Of a weightless Hawk
Whisper my secrets
To the passing clouds
Quietly pass the blue Heron’s
“table for one”
Chuckle at the antics
Of the fireflies
I also listen
To the “silent”
Voices of nature
Humming together
Their song of praise

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sara Etgen-Baker May 3, 2026 at 4:46 PM I, too, enjoy the 'silent' voices of nature. well penned

David Crandall May 2, 2026 at 3:33 PM Nice one - nature sure puts on quite a show, and provides a nice place for us, though we're not the best at taking care of it, I suppose.

Paula Goldsmith April 29, 2026 at 12:10 PM "I Talk To Strangers" is a lovely write. I see your picture painted in your words. Have a fun/blessed day writing away................