Five Strangers Among Us
I counted them myself,
I’d never seen a-one before,
I’m sure of that –
But in my room, I saw them stay.
With all my hostly stealth
I spent with each a turn or more
To smile and chat,
And cautiously explore each stray.
The woman dressed in wealth,
Who lurked awhile too near the door –
She wore her hat,
And managed to ignore the fray.
The kid who coughed his health,
And sprayed hellos to all before.
This spore-filled brat
Has left his greeters sore and grey.
The petite pixie elf
Was charming praise and looks galore.
This purring cat
Was frolicking and luring prey.
The bloke with flashy pelf
Was boasting of his market lore.
We bored him flat,
Cos no-one’s keeping score today.
The geek upon the shelf
Who watches feet upon the floor.
Demure he sat,
Afraid to up and join our play.
I counted them myself,
I tried my best to build rapport,
Yet for all that,
They left my room, went on their way.
Rhyming Couplets 