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Humble Questions

I was in the grocery store the other day The man who checked out ahead of me Was a gentleman who held the door He could see that I had a walker And that some assistance might be appreciated I was glad for the help and I said thank you But that was only half the story You see, sometimes my feet seem glued to the floor To lift them up as difficult as lifting boulders This is what happened that day This gentleman, well his intentions were good He started pulling on the Walker thinking it was stuck Instead of my feet So I nearly lost my balance and almost ended on the floor I wasn't mad, I knew he meant well. Possibly this story will help explain my next question. Sometimes those who would offer assistance Can misunderstand what kindness is needed Can lead in a direction I don't wish to follow I'm sure that those of you who've offered to help Have my best interest at heart Perhaps a question or two To what goal do you now lead? You see, there's certain things I won't compromise So if I can ask humbly What do you see as the end of the story?

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