David O'Haolin Whalen Poet Prose Poetry

Savoring the Passing Scene

Today I'll just watch
the passing scene
And attempt to absorb
And savor its strident vibe

Today I’ll just be:

A dispassionate observer
of the Human condition
Watching the game
from the side

Taking mental photos of
Making mental maps of
Scenes I might not
notice otherwise

Of the face’s silent expressions
Of the mouth’s expressive lips
Of the eye’s lies and misdirections
From which sarcasm fairly drips

Today will be:

A day of deciphering body-speak/talk
Of giving voice to poses
Of observing every posture tweak
From the toes up to the noses

Today I’ll see:

What most just think they see
In their mundane world so mean
While I’ll take measure...At my leisure
...Take pleasure in the passing scene…`

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