BEING OBSERVATIONAL

I've always been shy of mankind,
Many people make me cringe.
It really isn't their problem,
It's a personality thing.

When I go out in public,
It's not often that I do.
My observation skills kick in,
It's like living in a human zoo.

Today's a little different,
Got picked up by two girls in town.
But that was only because,
I keep falling down.

Guess I'm of the age,
Where I'm a little finnacle.
It's where my sense of humour,
Seems to have reached It's pinnacle.

Two guys pass by one says. Loudly
" You never say you love me,
There's someone else I guess. Go on
Say it! Unless you've something to confess ".

The girl sitting next to me grinning said.
( While I was sitting uncomfortably on
the shopping center bench ).
" Guess there's two sides to every story ".

To which I openly replied.
( Yes there's a front side ".
She laughed as I said it,
Then finished off the last line.







Poetry by Alan J Ripley The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2026-04-20 at 00:14

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Editorial Team The PoetBay support member heart!
Your poem has been chosen to be featured on the home page of PoetBay. Thank you for posting on our poetry website!
2026-04-27


arquious The PoetBay support member heart!
Oh man, you put a smile on my face.
Way to go, Alan! 🕊️🙏🙃
2026-04-20


Jamsbo Rockda The PoetBay support member heart!
I love people watching too. This was very interesting. Whenever I attempt to overhear conversations they always turn out to be some other language.
2026-04-20