Who I Am
I wander through this life, a tourist.
I try to be sincere, a purist.
Sometimes events are happenstance
and there are times I want to dance
but mostly it’s a game of chance.
Be kind to strangers I try to be
knowing it comes back to me.
Keep track of news to some extent
but too much of it can cause torment.
Keep away from what’s securest as
I wander through this life, a tourist.
Be kind to strangers I try to be.
Don’t come off like I’m bourgeoisie.
Look in their eyes, not absentee.
In the end what seals the deal is
show the world my best cartwheel.
This is lovely! The ending brings a smile to my face.
Thank you Jennifer!
Harvey
I agree with Jennifer – the repeating lines in the Gigan bring surprise the second time around. Love this line twice:
‘I wander through this life, a tourist.’
Cristy,
Yes…these prompts bring out aspects of writing that I think are helpful. This poem is a classic case of following a prompt to come up with something that seems to work.
Thanks for your comment!
Harvey