When You See a Stranger

When You See a Stranger

A Poem by JayG
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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

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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?

© 2024 JayG


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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".

Posted 11 Months Ago


"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

Posted 11 Months Ago


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.

Posted 11 Months Ago


Really captured a moment with this clever word play!

Posted 1 Year Ago


Amazingly written! you really capture the essence of moment.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Hey there, fellow writer! If you’re looking to polish your work, refine your story, or just make sure everything reads smoothly, I’m here to help as your beta reader, proofreader, and editor. Let’s work together to make your writing shine!

Posted 1 Year Ago


Amazing work of literature I love it

Posted 1 Year Ago



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Added on October 9, 2021
Last Updated on May 13, 2024

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JayG
JayG

Elkins Park, PA



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I've been actively writing fiction for about 40 years and have been offered, and signed, 7 publishing contracts. I have a total of 30 books available at booksellers at the moment. I've taught writing .. more..