A Small Kindness
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Pain is ubiquitous; we ignore it;
desensitization is commonplace.
And far too often, we're the hypocrite
who ignores the hurt on a stranger's face.
A poor veteran can't pay for his meal,
and the waitress doesn't know what to do.
So, I offer, "Let me get that for you,"
a small kindness, but I know how I'd feel.
I reconnected with my human feelings;
and shook his hand; he's no less of a man.
Fueling ambitions without ceilings,
we oft fail to show kindness when we can.
A nod, a spare coin, or a friendly smile;
is all it takes to say yes, I see you.
For they're people, not a computer file;
they're grateful for whatever you can do.
Copyright © Emile Pinet | Year Posted 2020
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