don't be a stranger

we are creatures

of habit,

no doubt. rising at the same

time each morning.

the same cup

of coffee,

the same clothes,

the same

toast coming out

of the toaster.

we say the things we

often say

in passing.

finding a phrase

that pleases us.

and others expect us

to always

be the same.

be who you are,

they say.

don't be a stranger.

it's hard to change.