Walk Man

We all recognize him, but do we know him?

A toddler of the street today
was pushing her toy stroller,
when she looked at her mother
as I was looking over.

She turned to her mommy
and said "Mommy, who is that guy?"
Mom said "What guy, sweetie?"
Little girl giggling, "That man on the sign!"

I couldn't help but chuckle
At that little exchange.
But then it got me thinking,
Was it really all that strange?

The little white man,
in a walking position.
He's telling us to walk;
do you think he's a mortician?

Perhaps he's a soldier,
Going off to war.
Maybe he's just a father,
walking to the store

The little street light walk man;
who could he be?
I guess he could be anyone,
even you or me.

Author's Note

This actually happened on my walk home today, and I couldn't get it out if my head. A here you go.

Reviews

[SteveB]

As Art Linkletter said (Dear God am I showing my age) "Kids say the darndest things". Very nice slice of life and riff based upon it.

[Will]

Haha, they most certainly do. Thanks for reading and reviewing

[Baby Ricochet]

I love poems about every day things. Great job Will

[Will]

Thanks, BR. So do I

[Firestone Feinberg]

Very delightful. Whoever that man is, sometimes he doesn't give you enough time to walk. What is his hurry? Thanks for a quiet and cheerful moment of 'light' reading! David

[Will]

Ha! That's very true. Everyone seems in a rush these days. Thanks for reading and for your thoughts, David.

[Rita L. Sev]

This is such an adorable exchange - and a good question for a child to ask - just who IS that little guy? He represents all who walk the walk of life... I like this piece, Will. You told the story, allowed for some thought, and found poetry in the everyday. :)

[Will]

Thanks, Rita. Thought of you with this one, with the everyday happenings theme going on. Thanks for reading and reviewing as you always do :)