Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

Would It Seem Odd

I am in a restaurant booth alone, reading.
A happy voice uplifts.
"Found a snake in my bed, just a little one. A garter snake".
I stop reading and listen. They are in the next booth.

Her friend says nothing. 
I feel disappointment that I cannot see their faces.

He has the biggest…..giggle. Giggle.Giggle.
I struggle to hear more, 
but alas, they are even quieter. 

Suddenly a loud shriek of laughter.

Would it seem odd if I were to join them?
Probably…

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Gershon Wolf June 7, 2022 at 9:24 PM Odder still -- if they were two snakes. ~ LM ASP Off Caren Krutsinger June 7, 2022 at 10:22 PM Love the "asp" part

L Milton Hankins June 7, 2022 at 9:01 AM You could always say, "I couldn't help but overhear...so, how did it all end?" They'll look at you sort of funny, but who cares? Caren Krutsinger June 7, 2022 at 10:22 PM True enough

Chris Conn June 7, 2022 at 3:24 AM Be the people you want to be! Caren Krutsinger June 7, 2022 at 10:22 PM I always am