Sometimes, a stranger enters your world, if only for minutes and makes an impact on your thoughts, your outlook, your mood, your whole day.
My morning began with such an encounter.....
Elizabeth in the Rain
I
drive toward her in the rain
Her
hands want me to stop
I
slow down roll down the window
“Is
this the way to the station?”
“It
is ….. but far from here.”
In
a split second I decide
“I’ll
take you there.”
“Bless
your soul.”
We
chat
She’s
just what I need today, thanks God
To
show me what’s good in the world
Elizabeth
in the rain
She
already knows
A powerful closing to the poem:
ReplyDeleteElizabeth in the rain
She already knows
And now you do too.
Beautifully written...so powerful...so many might have driven on...fear of what might happen...you opened your doors and received a gift. Jackie http://familytrove.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteWow! I love this! Especially the title because I think it speaks volumes about why you stopped and why you were needed today. You have inpspired me. I also have a similar story and perhaps I'll write it.
ReplyDeleteI really liked this poem too, especially your use of dialogue within it. Those few words from each of you told the story of a small but meaningful moment.
ReplyDeleteenjoyed your poem immensely. Thank you for sharing your slice!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how one small moment can make one big impact. It was very nice of you to help a someone out in the day in age that encourages us to just look away and not notice a person in need.
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