The Watchers

Day by day we pass by
  without even a clue
to the thoughts and the dreams
  of the seemingly few.
 
They watch from the windows
  as the world marches on,
and wait for the moment
  when we will be gone.
 
You've seen them yourself,
  standing stoic and tall,
patiently waiting
  for us humans to fall.
 
And when we are buried
  then begins the new day,
mannequins everywhere
  will all have their way.
 
They'll step from the windows,
  walk out of the stores,
ready to inherit what
   was once mine and yours.
 
Will anyone listen,
  are my words all in vain,
or are we the dummies
  at the end of our reign?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Slaughter Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 10:27 AM
I think I recall that "Twilight Zone" episode, too, John...really eerie and spooky.
Summers Avatar
December 15, 2022 at 11:16 AM
Belated thanks for stopping by. It was a good episode. John
Legros Kelley Avatar
December 3, 2022 at 1:47 PM
Hm, this reminds me of a Twilight Zone episode I saw once 'The After Hours', 1960. It is spooky! "Marsha! Marshaaaa!"
Summers Avatar
December 3, 2022 at 2:49 PM
Right you are, it was one of my favorite episodes. Thanks for reading. John
Wolf Avatar
May 29, 2022 at 7:34 AM
Mum's the word! Shhh... Enjoyed! Thanks, John!
Summers Avatar
May 29, 2022 at 10:46 AM
Thanks for reading Gershon, glad you liked it.
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 17, 2022 at 5:22 AM
Hello John Summers, oh, This is amazing. You know what? You got me pondering these thoughts now. I wonder if they would come to life after we are gone. Enjoy your day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 18, 2022 at 3:09 PM
Hello John, yes I do like it this poem. Thank you for telling me about it. Enjoy your evening my friend.
Summers Avatar
May 17, 2022 at 7:13 PM
Thanks so much Darlene, I thought you might like it. John
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