When You See a Stranger

A bit of silliness for the kids. Prosody is a bit off and there are inconsistencies stanza-to-stanza, but luckily, kids don't notice

When You See a Stranger

A question for kids

 

 

You see a stranger on the street

Where would you go, if you wore his feet?

 

Is he kind to his children? Is he nice to his wife?

Or is his day troubled…and filled with strife?

 

With what kind of treat does he end his meal?

Is it ice cream and pie, or crackers with eel?

 

Is reddish purple his favorite hue?

Or greenish red, all mixed with blue?

 

Does he drive a car or row a boat?

Fly an eagle…or ride a goat?

 

How does he get where he hopes to be?

Perhaps he swings from tree-to-tree?

 

Is his family nice or zombie-esque?

Do they call to talk or only text?

 

Do they read a book or do they dance?

When danger calls do they take a chance?

 

But, asking that, a thought occurs.

Would they like your world?

Would you like theirs?

Reviews

[Caoilte Setanta]

A nice piece for young children’s imagination.

[Julia]

A quietly powerful work that unfolds with emotional resonance and narrative confidence, this story draws the reader into a world both fantastical and deeply personal. Its strength lies not only in the compelling plot but in its unflinching exploration of trauma, connection, and identity. The writing moves with the rhythm of memory and revelation, balancing lyrical introspection with moments of raw, visceral tension. Scenes shift seamlessly between tenderness and unease, capturing the delicate balance between light and darkness that defines so much of the human experience. It lingers not just as a narrative, but as an echo of something truer beneath the surface.

[ETERNITY]

I like reality ... mixed with fantasy.
This is a fantasy piece from you.
Read it back to yourself.
It starts out sounding like "Don't talk to strangers".
BUT it evolves into ...Dr Suess-esque..."Well, maybe you SHOULD."
COME ON! STAY THE F**K AWAY FROM ME! Remember! "STRANGER DANGER".

[Lara]

"A bit of silliness", maybe... but it succeeds in lowering defences whereby a very significant enquiry may be planted: is your life and his one of substance and experience dressing the bones of what time we each have?
I like it.
And crafted nicely, jay

[Madison Davis]

Hello,
Hope you're doing great !
Your storytelling truly admire me it's inspiring how vividly you bring each words and characters to life that really felt me into imaginations, and for that I can help you out to bring your characters into real life in highly affordable prices that won't be a burden on you. I have a few ideas that I'd love to share with you, and I'm excited to hearing back from you about collaborating.

[Costa Siwale]

Really captured a moment with this clever word play!