Challenge
I love to observe people around me. Sometimes I'll find someone who stands out in the crowd and their very being or action inspires me to write about them. Write a poem about a certain kind of person who stands out to you in the crowd. Observe every little detail. What do they make you feel? do they inspire you to do something? Why do you notice this person? Is it their smile, or a gesture? Anything can be applied to your piece, as long as its inspired by a stranger. I'd love it, if you'd tag me
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Hard Evidence
Ahead of me in line
I catch a glimpse of two tiny white feet
sticking out from a baby seat,
uncovered on this October morning,
the soles black.
Around each of the frail ankles
lies a faint ring of grime.
When the baby’s face bobs into view
I see that she’s captivated
by the jeweled butterfly on my lapel
and smiles wanly.
Shall I pin the treasure to her stained sweater,
spirit her away,
teach her the names of all the creatures that fly.
Shall I wash her sooty feet with the finest velvet
and dry them with my hair.