Strangers
The good, the bad, and the ugly
Strangers are weird…
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We don’t talk to them.
They could be evil.
Sworn enemies we’re yet to make.
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Or friends we’re yet to meet?
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An enigma wrapped in a social puzzle.
How do we fit together if we keep ourselves apart?
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But the lovers make me curious.
Unravelling the mystery of desire.
One shrouded in civil courtesies.
It’s all confusing to me…
A friendly smile?
Or an invitation for more?
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It's a game of chess
And I don't know how to play.
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A friend or a lover?
A lover or a foe?
Or both.
I never know.
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From a story to a footnote.
How do I know?
…Their intentions
Their moral code.
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Who will help me
And who will hurt me?
Who will watch me
And who will record me?
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A stranger is…
So much
And so little.
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Life’s greatest riddle.
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Simon George
I write poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. In 2021, I published my debut book "The Truth Behind The Smile" a self-help guide for your mental health based on my personal experience with depression. Go check it out.
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Comments (2)
Unfortunately, we will only find out when it's too late 😅 Loved your poem!
Another riddle I have yet to conquer.