The Stranger

You sneaked into my private room one fine day
Your sharp mischievous eyes reflect a dark bay

You looked cool and sharp in your fearless plight

You watched my raw beauty to your heart's delight

I pushed you out but shamelessly you popped in

You know my many secrets, but, that's no big sin

I know you won't blurt them out till your last breath

So I cannot grace my alien guest with my fiery wrath

The family doesn't want your presence anymore

Our bond is already sparking nasty fights n big furore

You are already cut off from your kin and your world

Our love affair is day by day getting thick and bold

 

Dear, do you plan to spend your life in my little bathroom?

Little Toady, go out to your friends grow and nicely groom.

Author's Note

This is for my little visitor, a small frog , who inadvertently entered my house and sneaked into bathroom and is not willing to go and I am enjoying its stay. The naughty one is escaping my catch.

Reviews

[William Liston]

I first interpreted this as the speaker trying to get rid of a stalker, but the poem never directly said that so I wasn't sure. I then read the last line and voila, it all made sense. This is a cute, lighthearted write, almost child-like in a way. I really like how that vibe sets in at the last line. I think the story itself is fun in that it shows how we can find pleasure in the most unusual things (a frog in your case). On top of that, the title fits the piece perfectly. Nicely penned :)

- William Liston

[Bala Gorthi]

Thank you, William for reading this and enjoying the write. My cute little visitor is still with me. I am waiting for rainy season to drive him out because it is hot and dry outside these days.

[andrew mitchell]

I think this frog or toad is a prince already in a charming cute write.

[Bala Gorthi]

Ha ha.. I agree. Thanks for stopping by and enjoying.

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sounds quite funny and cute. words are tender and seems like you have small pleasure from unwanted visitor

[Bala Gorthi]

Thank you Martin, for visiting and enjoying the write...

[SZHZIA]

First I would like to give great thanks for composing and sharing this piece. I love the way of expressing your thought on relationship and love affairs particularly the metaphors that you have used your thought. It relates to me indirectly. Indeed some stranger, who never want to go away, enter in our life. In reality such person is not a stranger. keep it up.

Best
Szhzia

[Bala Gorthi]

This write is dedicated to the little frog that has been with us for four months.
Your perspective was interesting to read..I am glad you liked the write. Thank you for reading and appreciating..

[SZHZIA]

It is my pleasure to read your poems and you are welcome:-)

[SZHZIA]

It is my pleasure to read your poems and you are welcome:-)

[Gee]

Yep, I was with Papaya on this, thought it to be some fella your family didn't want in your life...a frog, should have kissed it, might have turned into your Prince.
I enjoyed the read m'lady

[Bala Gorthi]

I think I should try it though my king won't appreciate it.
I am glad you enjoyed this read..
Thanks for visiting and reviewing and the suggestion, Gee.

[aLittlePain]

That was a lovely building of tension and emotion...quite the surprise at the end :)

I enjoyed this piece Bala. R xo

[Bala Gorthi]

Welcome back, Rach :-)
Thanks for reading and reviewing this piece.
I am glad that you enjoyed this poem.
Happy New Year

[aLittlePain]

You're welcome, and to you my friend x

[Papaya]

Didn't see the twist coming, it felt a forbidden love. Forbidden by family...

[Bala Gorthi]

Thank you for visiting and reviewing, Papaya :-)
I hope you enjoyed it.

[Coyote Poetry]

A very good tale. Animals are wise. They know where they are safe.
Coyote

[Bala Gorthi]

Thank you Sir, for visiting and appreciating..

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the poem and you are welcome.

[Michael S]

One funny poem showing the dilemma of a person who has one small and strange uninvited guest in the bathroom. Interesting piece.

[Bala Gorthi]

Thank you, Michael for visiting and leaving your precious words. I am glad you find it interesting.

[Lydia Shutter]

Smiling here. This is so cute! I can picture the frog hiding in the corner of your bathroom. No, I would not want him to stay either and surely someone in your family will find a way to get him out of there! Good wordplay in this one. Lydi**

[Bala Gorthi]

Thank you, Lydia, for visiting and enjoying this write..