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The Woman At the Bus Stop

I pass her every single day While on my morning walk But rarely give a second glance; There is no cause to gawk. She’s sitting on the bus stop bench Protected from the rain With coffee or a snack at hand, Her clothing neat and plain. Today she read the paper, Which I do each day as well, Yet she has never noticed me, As far as I can tell. You may wonder why this ordinary Person’s in my poem. Here’s the answer – she intrigues me For the bus stop is her home.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020




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Date: 8/23/2020 12:50:00 PM
Lots of company in Hawai'i; in fact, one of them was a Maori princess! First verse is a classic! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 8/23/2020 3:42:00 AM
- So many people who are homeless ... really sad, Ilene - Have a wonderful Sunday :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/22/2020 9:33:00 PM
Had a feeling that was coming... You've 'addressed' the subject well, my friend. Poetry and Poverty, Gershon
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Date: 8/22/2020 4:11:00 PM
A person noticing the "invisible" ones adds to their dignity. If she knew you considered her as a subject of your poem it would probably delight her to no end. Lovely writing, my friend. It helps us all open our eyes more to the invisible members of society.
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Date: 8/22/2020 3:10:00 PM
i wasnt expecting that ending Ilene, makes you wonder the story behind the reason why she lives out on the streets:-( hugs jan xx
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Date: 8/22/2020 2:16:00 PM
I wasn't expecting that Ilene, it takes all sorts I suppose Tom
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