Depending who we talk to
in the busy of our day,
someone kind might perhaps
tell us that we look nice or
regard us with that friendly stranger smile.
Always remember that we are the other person.
Care about the people we bump into and pass by.
Try to not be so terribly absorbed
in our ego,
our own blinkered idea that we are the only
nag pulling a heavy load alone.
About the Creator
Ward Norcutt
Playwright and poet.
My goal as a writer is to write thoughtful pieces of prose, poetry and stage plays. Hopefully, the end results are entertaining and engaging, with layers of meaning that make sense to the whole or a theme therein.
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Comments (4)
Ah, this might be one of my favorite takes on the prompt, Ward. Thank you for the reminder that *people* aren’t distractions. I’ll be coming back to read this one again. Bravo!
Love the phrase, "our own blinkered idea ...", and the call to empathy. A worthy poem.
You are me and I am you. How different our world would be if we perceived this reality! Super well done.
Great message, clever wordplay! Very nice.