{airport cafe}

now boarding

people walk without a care

in their own worlds

yet with no shame 

stare at you and compare

they view you from far

searching your body. your walk. your face

setting the bar high 

attempting to find one thing out of place

don’t trip. don’t trip.

don’t trip.

keep my pace

God forbid I fall on my face

whatever they want to see

i can not change now

i am content with what is me

so watch as i take a bow

Reviews

[Vol]

LL,
Ha... I spent several hours in airports yesterday... GUILTY! Well, not really, I just stared at the attractive ones, thinking, "Wow, how attractive!" But I'm old and constantly aware of how much it hurts to pay fifteen dollars for a three dollar hamburger at an airport cafe... while my whole body hurts from having to traverse an airport with more square miles than the town I live in...
Isn't it funny how images from simple experiences can lead down such important rabbit holes? Nice.
Vol

[living lavender]

the rabbit hole never ends. down. down. we go.
thank you for your review.
{i appreciate you stopping by!}

[Vol]

You bet...

[schlanks]

It really feels as though to exist is to be judged anymore. If I leave my house, will I accidentally become the next TikTok trend by sneezing too loud? I love the conclusion presented here, as well as the rhythm of the third stanza.

[living lavender]

hahaha. so much truth in your words.
{thank you for your kind review.}

[Gee]

I love people watching be it in a cafe, airport or by the pool on holiday, there is always a sight to behold.
Enjoyed the read, thank you

[living lavender]

humans are fascinating creatures to watch. lol
thank you for your kind words.
{stop by any time.}

[Matthew Kult]

This stands up in any places not just the airport cafe. I find myself saying please don't walk into a tree. Then say whatever. If I walk into a tree I will own it. Lovely write and read.

With love

Matthew

[living lavender]

thank you for your review.
i agree. one can be anxious and carefree in a moment.
{i appreciate your words. as always.}

[Chris]

I can give a critique - really I can and have ...BUT I prefer to show my perception of your thoughts so YOU know my understanding of your expressed thoughts. Being judged for an appearance, or being nervous about how I come across to people that haven't a clue about the realities of my existence - hurts. Shame is taught and learned NOT a natural talent. Takes time and living to gain the confidence to be yourself.

[living lavender]

thank you for your review. i am not ashamed of who i am.
{i appreciate your words and your perspective on life and my poem.}
:)

[;)]

Strangely inconsistent thoughts presented. Anxious not to trip in front of people and make a fool of oneself and then not giving a s**t what people think in the next stanza? One is either anxious or carefree. Can't be both. People stare. Fact of life. Simplistic poem, all in all.

[D. Mansfield]

Brilliant, I l9ve it. There is no pleasing everyone, so be pleased of your self

[living lavender]

the hardest thing to do. but worth a shot.
thank you for your review.
{i appreciate the love.}

[Desert Knave]

I love the running train of thought here ... I am always so conscious of everyone's eyes when I am in public. Well done. ~Jim

[living lavender]

thank you for your feedback. i appreciate your kind words.
{drop by any time.}

[jacob erin-cilberto]

flaws ae beautiful, mistakes are human....I would rather hold hands with a human than with a perception of perfect.
j.

[living lavender]

amen to this. such truth held within these words.
{thank you for your review.}

[Kane Hagwood]

When I tried to hide away from the judgemental stares of strangers who set the bar too high, I found myself looking in the mirror, finding the same culprit. People are going to think what they think, and it can be difficult not to care. But if you fell on your face, I know a few people would come running. Myself included.

Lovely poem, Lav. I'm always happy to see more of your work :)

[living lavender]

hahaha i would not like to fall {again} but you never know what life will through at you. gotta stay on your toes.
looking left and right. before crossing the street.
{thanks for the kind words. as always.}