Feeling Human

A poem about conversation

 

Feeling Human

What a lift the gift of a spontaneous conversation is to me,

With a stranger on a bus or with a fellow co-worker at lunch.

 

The exchange of new ideas or our thoughts on life,

They erase the strife of the daily grind and give me

A chance to unwind.

 

It’s a great time for connection with my common man.

These conversations make my world feel like I’ve left the

Land of artificial intelligence for a while,

They make me feel human.

 

Author's Note

I had a long conversation with an older gentlemman at the coffee shop last night on the patio. We talked until midnight. I was inspired by how the power of the human connection affects me sometimes.

Reviews

[AK]

That rare treat when we come across someone we inexplicably connect with, even if only for a few moments. This has happened to me only a couple of times in my life, a one-time meeting by chance with people so enjoyable and interesting. Never even knew their names.
I'm not very outgoing, a bit of an introvert actually. But that makes it so much more wonderful, so fulfilling, so unique. Thanks for reminding me of those two folks.

[al25]

Thats great. Its stunning how many people go on in life ignoring such amazing things like this.

[Steve]

So sweet! I love those too....especially when the person being conversed with is normal and well adjusted! lol

You captured this well Marie as usual.

[An owl on the moon]

What a wondrous poem to flow from this human connection.. Beautiful words reflecting what it is to feel human... truly alive. Loved the message that speaks to us all so deeply.

[Deeply Daisy]

Again, really lovely. And I know what you mean. Sometimes you can perchance upon the most amazing people, and have a random but genuine connection. It can't be faked. Lovely.

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I think we have lost the abilities to talk to strangers, people barely now look each other in the eye, so it's refreshing to read that you spoke at lenght to someone you didn't know...I do the same and my friends think I'm nuts! Lovely piece

[Liza]

this was an insightful reflection of the lovely surprises life offers us to feel human...