I overheard a conversation
At the hair salon.
A man told his stylist that
Missions to Mars were not far off.
He was optimistic for the future
On another planet.
She was curious
Not fully understanding
As he went on about the possibilities
Of aliens and technology in satellites.
How much did she really know,
And how much did she feign enthusiasm?
Answers, like the sky that day, were overcast.
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I love how you blend different characters and their emotions to produce this piece ... beautifully written !!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, GS. Really glad I could bring it to life :-)
DeleteI have heard many conversations like this in my local barber shop :)
ReplyDeleteQuirky places, aren't they?
Deletelove your writing.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Linda.
DeleteLove this,,,how often are we caught between curiosity and understanding like your stylist here,,,and by unknown answers like your narrator,,, :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ellecee! I'm often caught between the two.
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