Not enough

Not enough time or allowance 
To say anything
Apart from hello
And that from.a stranger means nothing
Its hollow and meaningless.
Or is it
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Wow. A really meaningful poem with few words. Big congrats
Kendrick Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Congratulations on your creative winning work in John's contest. Such talent in a great short work. Way to go. Sara K.
Lawless Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 6:29 AM
a gently shaded question of "cause and effect" in action. Nice one Harriet. thanks for participating in the contest
Smith  Avatar
June 23, 2026 at 9:14 PM
A simple hello may be the only time someone hears the voice of another. It may even be a turning point in a life teetering between living or dieing. Never put down a simple hello.
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