Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

The Way People Are

People do the things they do
From “normal” to bizarre
Because, as often is observed,
“That’s just how people are.”

But lumping them together,
Even though some traits are shared,
Implies that those who give
And those who take can be compared.

We all have things in common
Yet it’s surely not a fact
That because we’re human, there’s 
A certain way that people act.

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Robert Johnson July 12, 2018 at 7:05 PM Have we been people watching again? :) New York City, I'm sure is an endless array of vision's of humanity. To lump us all together in any way, shape or form. Is to demean the very essence of individuality. Viva la difference. :)

Trevor Mcleod July 9, 2018 at 5:22 PM Very open minded. We coral people too easily. Trevor

Honestly J.T. July 5, 2018 at 10:38 PM True; good poem -JT

Maurice Rigoler July 3, 2018 at 12:17 PM I've said it before, Ilene, but it's worth repeating: you should publish your work – why deny so many the wisdom of your words and the easeful way they read. What a gift you have! Thanks for the stop by about the pyramids. Hope you're enduring the heat. / M

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 3, 2018 at 7:50 AM Well said. Of your eloquence I am a fan :) xomo

Lyric Man July 3, 2018 at 12:41 AM Hi Ilene.. I loved reading your poem this evening with a delightful bedtime tea. I look forward to reading more of your creative works tomorrow.. sleep well!

Gershon Wolf July 2, 2018 at 6:57 PM It takes all kinds to make a world, they say---even Chicagoans and New Yorkers, by Jove! :) gw

Jan Allison July 2, 2018 at 5:13 PM You have such a wonderful way with words Ilene, i could read your witty rhymes all day long, i love your style:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham July 2, 2018 at 5:10 PM Interesting verse ilene, but we all have different tastes, likes and dislikes, I think we'd be very boring if we were all the same. Tom