i'm not home

it's hard
not to be suspicious
of strangers,
or even relatives
you seldom see,
whether approached in person
or on the street,
or on the phone.
they want something.
advice, or for you
to listen to their
woes. maybe they need
a handout, or a loan,
directions somewhere,
or a lift
to where they want to go.
they want to talk about
a religion they want you to try,
or investments
in real estate.
it's best to keep on
the look out
for these souls.
have caller id,
or take a peek out
the window
to see who's rapping
on that door as they say
hey, I know you're
in there, open up,
I can see you.