The loneliest part of moving to a new place is not being seen...fading into the sidewalk as their glances shoot through you to a friend they see behind.
No hurried "however are ya's",
No "hey, I was just thinkin' about ya's"
Not even the veriest, teeniest, little blink of a nod
that says "I know who you be, just can't talk now."
Only the cursory glance from the civil,
The uncaring, scowl from the rude,
And the blind stare of those who hate by apathy.
But overhead the same bright sun on the leaves, and you know by night you'll recognize the same glorious moon.
Well...
God is no stranger.
For Sunday Scribblings.
14 comments:
I liked this little prose-poem. I also thought the photo was quite appropriate.
Some things stay with us wherever we go.
The slow death of community in the west is a terrible thing.
ah, I know the feeling of being that constant traveller, always a stranger...nice piece!
Yes! it can be quite unnerving when someone seems to look through you, holding a smile for another and not you! But keep walking the path and the stranger will remember you!
I think people are becoming more and more like strangers every day, even when they have lived in the same area for years. It is sad. I hope you feel at home soon :)
indeed, God is never a stranger. no matter where we go....
Call me crazy but I like being anonymous. We've lived in a few new places and I loved going for walks and not having to talk or be nice to anyone!
I like your ending!
This is something I guess most of us have experienced at some time - someone calls out hello, and you hello back only to find it wasn't you it was aimed at. Such is life!
It's so hard to be the new kid in town. I agree with anthonynorth, there is a death of community in the west.
How true - nicely done!
It's very true in my new neighborhood. Sad commentary on communities and tolerance.
good to see hope at the end of the piece..very well said lili
Everything's strange at first, but before you know it everyone thinks you've been there longer than them. I take your point though about the sun and the moon and your God being constant! Nicely formulated thoughts!
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