When You See a Stranger

When You See a Stranger

A Poem by JayG
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A bit of silliness for the kids. Prosody is a bit off and there are inconsistencies stanza-to-stanza, but luckily, kids don't notice

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When You See a Stranger

A question for kids

 

 

You see a stranger on the street

Where would you go, if you wore his feet?

 

Is he kind to his children? Is he nice to his wife?

Or is his day troubled…and filled with strife?

 

With what kind of treat does he end his meal?

Is it ice cream and pie, or crackers with eel?

 

Is reddish purple his favorite hue?

Or greenish red, all mixed with blue?

 

Does he drive a car or row a boat?

Fly an eagle…or ride a goat?

 

How does he get where he hopes to be?

Perhaps he swings from tree-to-tree?

 

Is his family nice or zombie-esque?

Do they call to talk or only text?

 

Do they read a book or do they dance?

When danger calls do they take a chance?

 

But, asking that, a thought occurs.

Would they like your world?

Would you like theirs?

© 2024 JayG


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Wild imagery and putting the reader in the characters shoes. An awesome write. Best wishes

Posted 2 Years Ago


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Well like, who cares. There are 7.8 billion in the world. They all poop and breath and want things from other people.

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I like this nice safe flow. It reads well.

Posted 2 Years Ago


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Amazing poem. Enjoyed reading it and could connect myself by putting on the shoes of a stranger.
Tazwar

Posted 2 Years Ago


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I can imagine most kids enjoying this poem! My first read of yours and I am so delighted with it. It is truly a fun piece. Almost Dr. Seuss-isks. Very nice, indeed! Thank you! Temp

Posted 2 Years Ago


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What a beautiful compilation of questions to consider. I believe these would apply to all ages, as it asked us to look outside ourselves. I understand the egocentricity of children and its considerate in your poem. I enjoyed its rhythm and found myself thinking of Dr. Seuss. A real joy.


Posted 2 Years Ago


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A question for kids, but adults could ponder some of these questions too. An entertaining write.

Posted 2 Years Ago


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Most thoroughly enjoyed! And most certainly will read out to the littlies. At first the title called to mind the old song: " people are strange when you're a stranger...." lol. But this is what the heart of poetry is about. It's playfulness and sounds make it fun and memorable but also crosses over into deep introspecion and and invitation to think and ponder on things. Thanks for sharing.

Posted 2 Years Ago


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Wow, this was an enjoyable read. Very imaginative I must say, to envision yourself as the stranger, what would you do and what would you like?

Posted 2 Years Ago


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oh wow, this is a great speculative, your mind is psychology. You might be a stalker! :D j/k/. Love it. Great imagery, especially, the last questions to denote, that you are of curiousness, but falt in closeness, the unknown is just there, but do you take it, :D

Posted 2 Years Ago


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Last Updated on May 13, 2024
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JayG
JayG

Elkins Park, PA



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