Just Passing By by Maureen GlaudeWhen strangers pass by
your road in the country
its customary
you wave to them,
and they wave back
when strangers pass by
your house in the city,
more often than not
if you wave at them
theyll look at you as
rather strange
07/29/2005
Posted on 07/29/2005 Copyright © 2024 Maureen Glaude
Member Comments on this Poem |
Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 07/30/05 at 03:57 PM So true. Mind you I find it easy to say hello to strangers who are 40+ in age walking the path behind my house. |
Posted by Heide McAlister-Bates on 07/31/05 at 05:54 PM I rather enjoy making people slightly uncomfortable by waving at them - makes them think, anyway! Nice write, Maureen. |
Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 08/01/05 at 03:10 PM A good accurate title. Possible alternative: A Passing Thought; adds a little humor to the mix. |
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