People are

Inspired by a conversation with KLGoode

You say you are you, but you are them

riding on this south side train,

hiding behind the headlines

of last week's paper,

shifting eyes, watching my every move

 

Until we pass through that tunnel,

lights out, can’t see your hand

before your faces

Seats change, places rearrange

and you are you  - or are you them

 

Slipping into the dining car,

you are there, that is you, right -

squeezing mustard on your sausage,

sticking out like a sore thumb,

slouching in their chair - hiding?

 

Shaking my head, I take another sip of tea

Pop in my ear buds and funny -

“People are strange” is playing

I think to myself, “I agree Jim”

And the strangest thing of all -

 

I don’t even know this guy

 

Author's Note

Music requested by KLGoode

Reviews

[Frieda P]

Should have known this was KL inspired, sounds oddly like most of the conversations we have!

Yep, indeed people are strange, aren't we all? Nicely pen'd. ;)

[willweb]

Thank you Frieda P. for this nice review. She also had me put the music with it. I am happy you enjoyed this one.

[Frieda P]

Was my pleasure Will, and love the Doors.

[Matching Socks]

What a trip. :)
Very interesting write, totally entertaining. :)
Nice job Will.

[willweb]

Thanks so much Ance. It came from a conversation with KLGoode. Glad you enjoyed the trip.

[Einstein Noodle]

one of my favorite songs by the Doors .. reminds me also of the Beatles's tune "I Am The Walrus" .. i was so into your scene as a subway but did not know they had dinning cars on them .. very interesting contemplations in your poem
E.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Einstein Noodle. And a coo coo kachoo to you too. :) I am happy you enjoyed this one inspired by KLGoode.

[Lyn Anderson]

I love it! You did a great job. And people say I write fast -- I am not the only one who writes on the fly! Bravo, my friend, but it wouldn't be a review from me if I didn't point out the missing apostrophe on last week's paper. In the faves, this one really captured the spirit of the song with an entirely new twist.

[willweb]

Thanks KLGoode for your review but especaillay the conversation and the inspiration. I am more than happy you liked it. (I fixed the typo)

[Lyn Anderson]

Awesome. I did enjoy, and hope you decide to stick around the cafe':)