Ideas from Strangers Conversations

Brought my daughter to physical therapy appointment
She is filling out three long pages of paper work – front and back
I am listening to other people’s conversations
Learning about strangers keeps me in writing material
My ears are as high as an alert rabbit as I listen to others
I keep my head down, pretending I am not writing down their words.
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Godwin Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 3:22 AM
I missed the POTD party, but we can have a good time in this box. I believe God often works thru strangers so we'll hear something we prayed to know. It's happened to me. Listening in because I want to, is not something I usually want to do because mostly I hear only mundane words or an issue I know I could counsel them on, so I choose a mag. I laughed about you writing down their words because you're such a cutely unique rascal, I bet it's true. Come see me sometime. Rascal on - CayCay
Krutsinger Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I am a rascal, as I bet you are too my friend
Rodrigues Avatar
April 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I love it! Early on in my writing, I was at an airport, likewise trying to be inconspicuous while taking in detail. lol…possible better at it no ;) Congrats on POTD…made me smile!
Krutsinger Avatar
May 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
thank you Kim
Rodgers Avatar
April 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Dear Caren, I love how you capture the quiet art of people-watching and eavesdropping for inspiration. There’s something magical about turning everyday moments and strangers’ words into writing gold. The stories are everywhere if we just listen closely and stay curious. Your “alert rabbit” ears and secret scribbles are a writer’s superpower-keep collecting those snippets, because they’re pure creative fuel! Congrats on POTD! Spring Blessings, my Dear Friend, Daniel
Krutsinger Avatar
May 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
thank you Daniel
Wolf Avatar
April 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Go, rabbit, go! Congrats on POTD, Karen!
Krutsinger Avatar
April 28, 2025 at 2:01 AM
oh my goodness! Thank you! I had no idea!
Buehler Avatar
April 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Lovely poem, Caren! So many things can inspire us. Congratulations on your POTD. :)
Krutsinger Avatar
April 28, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Thank you Evelyn
Tor Avatar
April 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Lol Caren congratulations on receiving such a high honor. Love this Poem of yours...
Krutsinger Avatar
April 28, 2025 at 2:01 AM
thank you Michael
Bandari Avatar
April 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Very touching. thank you
Krutsinger Avatar
April 28, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Thank you Arame
Goldsmith Avatar
April 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. What a fun write. Enjoy your wonderful day and win........
Krutsinger Avatar
April 28, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Thank you Paula
Bartley Avatar
April 27, 2025 at 6:08 AM
I know what you mean. Strangers. Strange that we share our poems with them too. Congratulations on your glory of the day. Thanks for sharing!
Krutsinger Avatar
April 28, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Thank you Benjamin
Kitchin Avatar
April 27, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Caren, It's shocking the things that people say in public places. Congratulations on POTD.
Krutsinger Avatar
April 28, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Thank you Tania
Edmonds  Avatar
April 27, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Listening in can be very interesting. Well done Caren on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl
Krutsinger Avatar
April 28, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Thank you Beryl
Lane Avatar
April 27, 2025 at 3:44 AM
You could probably paint the same way. You DO roll them out, Caren. Congratulations on this one being chosen for POTD.
Krutsinger Avatar
April 28, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Thank you Lin - I am always working on between 9 and 23 paintings simultaneously
Gifford Avatar
April 27, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win Caren. it’s unavoidable and as you said it keeps us writing. Have a wonderful day, fellow poet.
Krutsinger Avatar
April 28, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Thank you Zyrool
Cunningham Avatar
April 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Lol you're not alone there Caren, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Tom
Krutsinger Avatar
April 28, 2025 at 2:03 AM
thank you Tom
Theraven Avatar
April 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Caren, Spells in the spoken word. We've all fell under them at one time or another. The more they're whispered the louder to the ear. -Richard
Krutsinger Avatar
April 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM
true Richard true!
Bauer Avatar
April 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Ha! I do that, too, Caren!
Krutsinger Avatar
April 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I can sit in a car and write six poems about people in a parking lot
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