People Watching

I’m a people watcher 
A thing I instinctively do
Please don’t take offence 
If you see me watching you
Walking, such a common thing
We do every single day
But so many people seem 
To do it in their own way.

That attractive young girl
With the swinging hips
And the dazzling smile that
Could launch a thousand ships
The entwined couple in
A world of their own
Listening to music
From a shared iPhone

The grizzled veteran
In some mental despair
That he’s not as erect as
When on the drill square 
The teen slouching along 
With his dragging feet
Being quickly passed by
A bouncy stepped athlete.

Walking, a common thing 
We do every single day
Yet many of us seem 
To do it our own way
And People Watching is
A habit so compulsive
Fascinating, rewarding, 
And immensely instructive,
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Volumes Avatar
March 23, 2024 at 3:04 AM
Great read, enjoyed immensely. Thanks Terry.
Ireland Avatar
March 23, 2024 at 6:40 AM
Thanks Wen - it’s a wonderful sport.
Ashley Avatar
March 20, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Dear Terry, a wonderful poem! I too, marvel at how many ways a human can walk. Your poetic expression and animated imagery captures "people watching" with finesse. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Ireland Avatar
March 23, 2024 at 1:44 AM
Thank you Susan - people are the most fascinating animals, aren't they.
Bauer Avatar
March 20, 2024 at 11:57 AM
i share your penchant for people-watching, terry, and love the way you've described it here...
Ireland Avatar
March 23, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Thanks ilene - it's good fun isn't it.
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