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Standing on the curb... talking
No one there. ..walking
Looks right thru you when he speaks
Answers questions no one seeks
He's told they aren't really there
About that he doesn't even care
To him they couldn't be more real
Thats why it's always such a big deal

No one wants him around
Don't want to hear his sound
When he screams at the air
There's never anybody there
Wish they'd just go away
Somewhere far, far away

He hears them speak and even sees their faces
They follow along even when he goes places
Doesn't understand why no one else sees
The more he hears the less he believes

Copyright © Scott Williams | Year Posted 2015

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/5/2015 3:54:00 PM I wrote one very much like this one too, Scott. It's a good way to imagine this kind of person. They are such sad figures on the streets!! Good job on your first post. Login to Reply Scott Williams Date: 10/5/2015 5:49:00 PM Thanks Andrea. For some reason I seem to be better at writing about dark situations more than light and joyful things.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/28/2015 8:53:00 AM Thanks Scott, I'm pleased that you were moved by my poem. Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 8/27/2015 5:01:00 PM Hi Scott, this is in regards to an old reply... Thank you, for the reply on my comment. LINDA Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/20/2015 2:46:00 PM This reminds me of the movie " A beautiful Mind." Congratulations on your win. Login to Reply Scott Williams Date: 8/27/2015 9:02:00 PM Thanks, Richard. My inspiration for this poem is very much like that situation. My heart goes out to anyone suffering from any form of mental illness. I was very moved by your winning poem. Congrats on your win.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 8/19/2015 11:59:00 PM Congrats on ur awesome poem n win Scott! Login to Reply Scott Williams Date: 8/27/2015 9:03:00 PM Thank you so much.

Skat A Date: 8/19/2015 9:02:00 PM Scott. Congrats on your Mental Illness win.... SKAT Login to Reply Scott Williams Date: 8/27/2015 9:04:00 PM Thanks a lot for all your encouragement Skat.

Nathan D. Date: 8/19/2015 8:17:00 PM well done. Nate Login to Reply Scott Williams Date: 8/27/2015 9:06:00 PM I appreciate the opportunity Nate. Thanks a lot.

Poet Destroyer A Date: 8/8/2015 12:06:00 AM Hi Scott, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@ Login to Reply Scott Williams Date: 8/18/2015 3:08:00 AM I really appreciate the warm welcome. I've had a chance to read some of your writing and have been very impressed. Thanks again for the warm welcome.

Skat A Date: 8/6/2015 12:46:00 AM Scott, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT Login to Reply Scott Williams Date: 8/18/2015 3:10:00 AM Thanks for giving me such a big welcome. I really appreciate your words of encouragement. Thanks again.