I am Confused at First

Why do you do so much extra? I stared at the man, not understanding You did this, that, this, that, and this…he said I continue to be confused. People don’t do all this extra stuff for other people, he told me. A lightbulb flashes blue in my brain. He is from the city I am from a small town He does not know what a small towner will do for a complete stranger. We collect money for funerals, give birthday, anniversary and engagement cards. We plan baby showers and wedding showers. You can call us for a ride to and from wherever. If you need a cake, we will bake it. It you need shoes, come home with me and pick some out. My smalltown roots will never leave me, even now that I live in a city.