*Stranger is just a friend you haven't met
*Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”
*Accept what life offers you and try to drink every cup. All wines should be tasted some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle.
*You’ve got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down
*I can walk any path. I no longer need to control my direction.
*If we are all alone, we are all together in that.
* Mental reflection is so much more interesting than TV, it's a shame more people don't switch over to it, They probably think what they hear is unimportant but it never is.
* Waiting is painful, Forgetting is painful. But now knowing which to do is the worst kind of suffering.
*Before he can devote himself to God or a woman, a boy will devote himself to his father, even foolishly, even beyond explanation.
*There is no such thing as destiny, there are, just different choices.
*A Man is not all about one thing.
*People are much stronger than what they think they are, sometimes they just dont believe it
*Memory is a wonderful thing,if you don't have to deal with the past..
*Every song needs to end, but thats no reason not to enjoy the music..
* If you look for them, you will always find some reasons, so why look?...
* It is ok for people to do mistakes and disappoint me. But What If you wake up some day and realize you are that disappointment
* Its easy to turn your back on life, but can you forget the people who mattered to you?
Virtual Ramblings 
I once went to a pub in Ireland where they had a sign saying, “There are no strangers here, only friends who haven’t met.” I thought that was a lovely sentiment.
I really enjoyed your poem, it’s thought provoking and cleverly done.
Hi! Just wanted to wish you a good day ahead. Thanks for sharing this insightful poem.
Great conclusion it’s us, we turn them strangers. Thanks and have a great day.
Lovely poem. I am often guilty of turning people into strangers, especially neighbors who try reaching out to me. I suppose I should take the time to appreciate their effort and not be such a stranger myself.
So true! One to make you think.
If more people too this attitude we would have a shot at world peace. 🙂
So true man..
eventually these are d people coz whom u feel no more alone.. they may not alwayz understand us.. bt are still always ther.. and jus thru their words make us feel better..:) its US that we consider ’em as strangers..
wonnerful one..
loued it..:D
I am kind of facing it, friends/family turning to strangers.
Yes, this is very true.
C’est vrai! Very true.
Provocative, wise and poetic. Re-reading it brings a double enjoyment.
How true, it’s “us” who make them strangers. Very thought provoking.
Even though I know it’s true, I cant help the shutters that come down every time I encounter one…Thanks, loved the insight.
Provocative and insightful as usual. The last lines are enough to make one sit and pause for a good, long time. Thanks for the challenge.
i was kind of saddened by the posts of people that thought strangers were strange people to be feared… i like your take,,, it is us,, that makes them strange… maybe then it is us,, we ought to fear…..
@Absolute
lovely sentiment.. this was more of the case where we with lot of difficulty make a stranger a non stranger, and then make them a stranger again.
@Rachel.
thanks for the wishes rachel.
@Marja
Indeed its us who make them strangers. don’t we?
@Herb
so very true man, I am sure they would be very happy to accept your gesture.
Keith
I am always waiting for this compliment, making people think 🙂
writerwoman
not sure about others, I would have a lot of piece when I stop turning people strangers.
@Rohit
true man, when we look we can find so many people willing and wanting to help.
@Gautami
not a good sign
just wishing you to find lot many non strangers.
@jo & paris
Thanks 🙂
@tumblewords & Jodie
thanks a lot 🙂
@Ul
please do try, I am sure you can stop those shutters,
@Ashley
thanks for your kind words.
@Paisley
actually was wondering why I didnt see you around.. kind of wait for your opinion you see 🙂
why fear paisley, I guess the one person whom you should never fear is ourself, how would we face the world if we cant face ourselves.
honesty does drive that fear away..
so very true 🙂 am really enjoying your writing 🙂