Pretending

I’m pretending I’m a tourist Looking through a stranger’s eyes, So the sights I’ve not seen lately Almost come as a surprise. On the ferry, ‘stead of reading, I gazed out at all we passed, Noting all the newer buildings Where construction happened fast. Now I’m waiting by the ferry slip To people watch - such fun! Though as far as natives go, I might Just be the only one. Since I haven’t traveled lately, This is close as I can get. Still, I’d rather be a tourist Someplace I’ve not been to yet.

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Jan Allison

Date: 6/3/2023 3:59:00 AM

it's amazing how we take our own surroundings for granted Ilene - how I love your insightful writes:-) hugs Jan xx

Deb M

Date: 6/2/2023 10:33:00 PM

Ilene really enjoyed this poem….seeing it through the eyes of others makes you really see it again “stead” of taking it for granted…. debx

Bill Baker

Date: 6/1/2023 5:25:00 PM

I like the tone of the poem, Ilene, good positive attitude. Makethe best you canwithwhat you have, especially in times of lack. Happytrails, my friend. Travel opportunities maybe comingyour way. :-) Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us through your poetry. I'm following your poetry now! Yeah! Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/1/2023 3:21:00 PM

Very good! It is good to see through someone else’s eyes.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/1/2023 12:38:00 PM

We often take our home surroundings for granted Ilene and often miss things that only the tourist sees. Tom