The Observer

Written after a conversation with my boyfriend

I have an awful habit 
of staring at strangers too long.
 
What starts as an innocent glance,
transforms into hostile glares.
 
I have a terrible addiction
to observing a little too closely
The movements and appearance of others.
 
I can imagine it's a bit off-putting 
to be eyed in such a way.
 
Though I don't mean any harm,
my careless tendencies 
seem to leave me quite alone.
 

Viewing a world that has no intention of being seen. 

Reviews

[alan peter kelly]

Tell me about it....I've learned to hone my peripheral vision to a point where it LOOKS like I'm seeing something somewhere else when in fact I'm watching for creative purposes ;) human behaviour may by repetitive but it has it's variables and anomalies.... which keep me keen to continue wearing my mortal coil :) these are words to which I can associate. Enjoyed.

[Tamika]

I love this! This is exactly what I am like, and I don't even realize half the time! My ex boyfriend used to always pull me up on it! I absolutely love the last line. It is so strong, and really makes the mind work. It is such a true statement. Love this poem, well done.

[J.Arthur.B]

Congratas. Simple written just the way i like it, i am starting to dislike poems that seems to be written in codes.

Also closing strong. Honestly congrats

[ARLorenz]

Thank you kindly. I dislike writing in language that is chaotic and confusing. Look forward to reading some of your work.

[J.Arthur.B]

great. looking forwar for your reviews