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Swift Departure

I saw you staring at me Although I tried hard to ignore you I could not help but wonder What you were thinking, Whether you had some evil in mind Was I merely in your line of sight? Surely my smirk did not appeal But still you kept looking at me Until I became extremely nervous, Stealthily crossing the room While searching for my car keys. Written November 3, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/7/2022 2:20:00 PM

I am so relieved you were in a room instead of a not-so-well-lit parking garage!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/7/2022 3:31:00 PM

Thanks, Caren. Me, too.

Jenna Logan

Date: 11/3/2022 4:22:00 PM

An eerie moment that would be for me, too. I’d be searching for my car keys and getting far away. Creepy write, Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/3/2022 7:07:00 PM

It IS a creepy write, Jenna, but it can and does happen to people all the time...people who are marks for this or that enterprising conman of sorts.

David Kavanagh

Date: 11/3/2022 4:02:00 PM

It’s very bad manners for people to eyeball you Milton, unless you eyeball them first, as this can lead to all sorts of weirdness and paranoia, esp when nothing is said, an eye opener for sure, cheers David

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/3/2022 7:07:00 PM

Thank you, David. I do think so.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 11/3/2022 12:12:00 PM

It's unsettling to think that perhaps someone remembers you, but you don't remember them. I like the drama and mystery of this poem. Great writing! :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/3/2022 7:08:00 PM

Thank you, Evelyn. It was a weird little piece somewhat out of the box for me. I don't always know the source of things I write down.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/3/2022 11:19:00 AM

Can be a bit unnerving seeing someone gazing at you, all sorts go through your mind. Best policy, trust no one until you get to know them. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/3/2022 11:58:00 AM

Oh, yes, I wholeheartedly agree, Tom. In this type of situation, you may be a "mark."

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 11/3/2022 9:32:00 AM

hmmmmm this is a cryptic but good poem, that makes me wonder

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/3/2022 9:45:00 AM

You know, Vie, it made me wonder, too. I was just sitting here musing and these lines came into my head. It's not something that has happened to me for many, many years! (chuckling)