there’s talk on the street
he was the new kid
everyone has at least one
in their lifetime
wide-eyed and outgoing
or mysteriously shy
people want to know more
like what circumstances
brought her here
maybe he’s not really a kid
but rather some unfamiliar idea
walking confidently down main street
sun stretching her shadow
further than anyone else
some say this town isn’t ready
for someone like him
stealing their thoughts and
rearranging them without
anyone noticing
oh yes she was the new kid
and everyone wanted to love her
like one of their very own
may two thousand nineteen
copyright j matthew waters
all rights reserved
jdubqca 
Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
—G.
my pleasure thanks for saying so.
I see what you did there. *blinks* No I didn’t.
Clever paradox 🙂
Thanks for noticing, Ærchie.
Very interestingly penned.
Thank you very much, Resa!