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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?

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Date: 12/10/2022 10:27:00 AM
I think I recall that "Twilight Zone" episode, too, John...really eerie and spooky.
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J. Summers
Date: 12/15/2022 11:16:00 AM
Belated thanks for stopping by. It was a good episode. John
Date: 12/3/2022 1:47:00 PM
Hm, this reminds me of a Twilight Zone episode I saw once 'The After Hours', 1960. It is spooky! "Marsha! Marshaaaa!"
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J. Summers
Date: 12/3/2022 2:49:00 PM
Right you are, it was one of my favorite episodes. Thanks for reading. John
Date: 5/29/2022 7:34:00 AM
Mum's the word! Shhh... Enjoyed! Thanks, John!
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J. Summers
Date: 5/29/2022 10:46:00 AM
Thanks for reading Gershon, glad you liked it.
Date: 5/17/2022 5:22:00 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.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/18/2022 3:09:00 PM
Hello John, yes I do like it this poem. Thank you for telling me about it. Enjoy your evening my friend.
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J. Summers
Date: 5/17/2022 7:13:00 PM
Thanks so much Darlene, I thought you might like it. John

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