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People Watcher
by Joyce E Bowling → (All Poetry by Joyce E Bowling)
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I admit it...I love to watch people. I catch myself even when we are dining out watching other people rather than enjoying my meal. People are just fascinating, especially when they don't think anyone is paying attention.


People watcher…

Silent I sit as many pass by…
Little do they know what I see,
things not intended for others or me.
No, a peeping Tom I am not!
Just a people watcher from a silent spot,
I find myself watching others no matter the place,
in the movies, at a ballgame, but parking lots are great…
one would be surprised who they see secretly meeting for a date.
I imagine sometimes what people might say,
Especially when they whisper and look the other away.
When they pull and tug their clothes I can’t help but giggle,
it’s funny how wedgies make one wiggle.
A secret kiss I saw one guy steal…
A pinch on the bottom…
with eyes of affection and a love that was real…
I wonder about their lives…
Are they happy, sad or just going through the motions?
I saw two men with women…I know are not their wives!
Heated arguments I witnessed once or twice,
And a few passionate kisses with a lot of spice…
A drink from a flax… I too have seen,
From a dear little granny,
That I bet could turn mean.
A shoplifter I even saw…
Of all the things… he stole a pack of meat,
What a tangled web of deceit!
Many stories pass through as I sit silent on this bench,
I’ve grown so stiff to move me we might need a winch.
I’m going home now only to return again,
Man! A department store… is a regular den of sin!
I leave with one other thing in mind…
a bit worried that when I look over my own
shoulder…
a people watcher I will find!



Written By: Joyce Bowling
©Copyright October 2006
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 Reviews of "People Watcher"
Reviewed by Tamara van Beaumont (Reader)
Reviewed on December 15, 2006
Guilty.... As many, I'm a people watcher too! You're right, there are so many things to see, just keep your eyes open :-) Great write!

Love, Tamara

Reviewed by H. Lena Jones
Reviewed on October 24, 2006
Joyce, I'm a people watcher too. It's such great fun! Nice write!

God Bless
Lena

Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on October 22, 2006
I admit I too am a people watcher Joyce, I often wonder what their feelings are and what they are saying in conversations....Their actions etc... I think poets and artist are people watchers.... This is wonderful....

Blessings,
Joselyn

Reviewed on October 21, 2006

"People Watcher"
Oh Joyce, excellent write!
Guilty as charged along with some of the others here (but free of guilt)!
Hmmm, other than nature there may not be any other greater
inspirations! 3 THUMBS UP!!

Take care with best wishes to you and your work,
Author, Gwendolyn A. Thomas(gath)
"From the Heart of an Artist Quiet Storm"

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on October 21, 2006
One of my favorite thing to do...and sorry to say but when someone trip and fall...I laugh so good I cry...and sometimes lose a few drops in my own...lol....nevermind!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed on October 21, 2006
This one reminds me of our late grandma; she was a people watcher extraordinaire, and I am too. I love watching people whenever I am out! Great write, Joyce; brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :d

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on October 21, 2006
That's how I get my insipiration. It's also how I get booted out of many places..
Excellent.....

Reviewed by CJ Heck
Reviewed on October 21, 2006
I'm a dyed in the wool people watcher, too, Joyce! This poem made me think of so many similar incidents I've watched. Some really great ideas for poems come that way LOL. I totally enjoyed your poem, my friend, told in the wonderful down-to-earth style I have come to love from you. Excellent.
Love,
CJ

Reviewed by Chanti Niven
Reviewed on October 20, 2006
lol If you look over your shoulder you may find me watching. I too am a people watcher and enjoy this activity immensely. An entertaining and well composed poem.
Chanti

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on October 20, 2006
Excellent poem and brave admission;-) I think to a degree we are all people watchers. After all, what can be more fascinating than the human race;-)

ET

Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)
Reviewed on October 20, 2006
All the world is a stage....as Shakespeare put it. And the drama unfolds. Great poem. Victor

Reviewed on October 20, 2006
This is great, I think that's part of being a writer, is being a people watcher, I am a people watcher myself, this is great, keep it up
God Bless
Michelle~


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