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I was standing in line at the bank today
when the old fellow in front of me
dropped his glasses (luckily, within the
case)
and as he bent over
I saw how difficult it was for
him
and I said, “wait, let me get
them. . . “
but as I picked them up
he dropped his cane
a beautiful, black polished
cane
and I got the glasses back to him
then went for the cane
steadying the old boy
as I handed him his cane.
he didn’t speak,
he just smiled at me.
then he turned
forward.
I stood behind him waiting
my turn.
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Art credit: "Hand of senior man leaning on walking stick," photograph by AdStock RF.
A generous contemplation, and realistic, too......it's too easy to forget that we end up being at the head of the line even if we don't move
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I could often be a substitute for the old man.
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