Howard Kerr Poet Narrative

Wave From Stranger

I sit enthralled,
       on  mesh bench,
        honeycomb pattern,
     close  of afternoon,
    jaw-dropping  stretch ,
cars drift  by,
     cordial wave,
      from otherworldly,
   enigmatic stranger,
whose astral  path,
    I may have crossed,
      in urban flyby,
   face to face,
      amidst sojourn littered,
  with ethereal clouds,
glowing chatters,
   sunny disposition,
from  affable dwellers,
 gladsome day experience,
 now whither that,
mystery figure

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Daniel Henry Rodgers September 16, 2026 at 7:17 AM Hey Howard, what a delightful, floating quality you bring to capturing a split-second micro-connection on an ordinary afternoon. It’s so easy to move through public spaces on autopilot, yet sitting on that honeycomb bench remains beautifully receptive, receiving the stranger's gesture as a grace note in a broader "gladsome day experience. Charming and evocative work, Howard. Blessings, Daniel

Sotto Poet September 16, 2026 at 3:23 AM Howard, your lovely poem beautifully captures a moment of intrigue and connection in its vivid imagery and lively observations. The interplay between the everyday and the mysterious is engaging, you successfully convey a sense of wonder in a striking language.