A Smile and Hello

Home is in the village then?
A stranger queried of when:
We met on a roadside bend.
Two men walking, who did tend,
To chance on becoming friends.

Visiting from the South you say?
Headed over yonder way?
Let me tell you of this place.
Over there lives Lady Grace.
We move on at quickened pace.

Hikers on a country road,
Seeking neither food nor gold.
This journeys wealth did unfold,
In the tales that we’ve since told.
Old friends who met on a road:
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Nair Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 9:51 AM
An accidental meet without motives. May a graceful friendship flower and smile. Beautiful little poem.
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 6, 2020 at 8:45 AM
Hello Kenneth Cheney, this is a nice way to make a friend. Enjoy your day my friend.
Horsman Avatar
May 1, 2020 at 12:20 AM
LOve the poem, Kenneth, and the so fitting title. Stay Safe. Harry
One Avatar
April 30, 2020 at 10:08 PM
What a great way to meet and form a friendship....
Wolf Avatar
April 30, 2020 at 4:34 PM
This should happen more often! Reminds me just a bit of 'The Canterbury Tales.' Cheers, Gershon
Lamoureux Avatar
April 30, 2020 at 1:28 PM
I like this story of encountering friendship. You are fortunate to not have to travel the road alone.
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