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I Spoke To a Homeless Woman

While I stood in line In a pastry shop Ahead of me was a - Homeless woman She stared at the selection Inside the showcase Deciding her choice We chatted in line She said" Life is hard to beg for some coins" She bought a hot drink Then a small snack So before she left I heard her voice She called out to me She wished me well Smiled and went her way It seemed I made her day She was pleased we spoke I spoke to a homeless woman Our day was special To the both of us

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Kim Mcadam

Date: 5/22/2019 7:43:00 PM

Hi Darlene, I had an encounter one Christmas with a homeless young man. He didn't know I was watching him, but he carried all his belongings in a hockey bag he draped over one shoulder. He was sitting on the floor, outside the City Market, playing a Christmas song on a child's xylophone. Nickels and dimes for his next meal. For some, life is hard. We take so much for granted, don't we? By the way, thanks for stopping in to review "Invisible Diners". Much appreciated!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/23/2019 7:32:00 AM

Hello Kim McAdam,your welcome. Keep on writing. I did one on A Couple Dining Out. I thought nothing of it when i spoke to her, it was like I made a new friend. Have a nice day my friend.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/27/2019 4:03:00 AM

Greetings Darlene! Seems you both received something special that day! Not everybody is as kind as you. Smiles and a few words can light our souls. Thanks for sharing your humanity in this poem. Pamagiota

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/27/2019 11:01:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, homeless people are people to. some of them can not help. they way they live. I will always speak to a homeless person. They are people to.Have a nice day my friend.Thank you for the lovely comment.

Ashon Thee Poet

Date: 1/26/2019 4:20:00 PM

hello Darlene De Beaulieu, it's a nice piece you've written I love it

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/26/2019 5:01:00 PM

Hello Ashon Thee Poet, so nice t meet you. Thank you for the lovely comment. I am pleased that you like it. Have a nice day my friend.

Paul Schneiter

Date: 1/25/2019 8:43:00 PM

Darlene, I love the humanity of this . . . the caring for a "sister" that is evident and so skillfully expressed. Thank you. Paul

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/26/2019 5:08:00 PM

Hello Paul, so nice to meet you. It was nice to have a conversation with her. It seemed we made each others day bright. I pray for her every night. Your welcome Paul. Have a nice evening my friend.

Phil Capitano

Date: 1/24/2019 7:46:00 AM

Simple interactions can be so relevant in the overall scheme of things. Keep your eyes open and your heart light.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/24/2019 12:39:00 PM

Hello Phil, I hope all is well with you.We made each others day bright. Thank you Phil, I will keep my heart light.Have a nice day my friend.

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/16/2019 2:15:00 PM

It's so important to count our blessings and share our kindness Darlene as you have sweetly portrayed in your lovely poem, Happy Wednesday xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/16/2019 5:29:00 PM

Hello Mike, I enjoyed speaking to the homeless woman. We made each others day bright. Happy Wednesday. xxxx-oooo.

Sand Blown

Date: 1/14/2019 8:31:00 PM

one never knows what right word might trigger change...your 'yes be kind' message brings deep thoughts

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/15/2019 11:01:00 AM

Hello Sand Blown, It does not hurt to be kind to the homeless people. Have you commented on the 50 poems? Have you noticed that the poetry is not numbered? How does one keep track of were they left off? I do not know where i left off.They should have left the numbers alone.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 1/14/2019 12:03:00 PM

Such a beautiful heartfelt poem, Darlene! Sad, yet powerful. It touches the soul. Sensitive, timeless poetry. Wonderful write. Have a blessed New Year. Love and more love always.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/14/2019 7:38:00 PM

Hello Freddie,thank you for the lovely comment. I would like you to have a Blessed New Year as well,and more love always to. Peace,love, Joy. Darlene.

Aseem Desai

Date: 1/12/2019 8:03:00 PM

Nice, god bless you.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/13/2019 11:11:00 AM

Hello Aseem, so nice to meet you. Thank you for the lovely comment. have a nice day my friend.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 1/12/2019 4:57:00 AM

A loving and a loveable soul you are dear Darlene! Your simple and spontaneous words flow in a heartfelt kindness that reaches the heart of your reader.. thank you for sharing your experience of Love of Humanity. My deepest regards and wishes. God bless you.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/12/2019 12:42:00 PM

Hello Besma Riabi Dzirl, I felt so good inside my soul after I spoke to the homeless woman.I pray for her soul every night. God bless you Besma. Have a nice day my friend.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 1/11/2019 3:48:00 PM

Such a beautiful human piece Darlene, bringing hope to the reader that there's still hope and good in humanity. Have a blessed day, Gordon

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/11/2019 8:00:00 PM

Hello Gordon,thank you for the lovely comment.It seems that we made each others day. I think of her all the time. It is nice to meet you. have a nice evening my friend.

Warren Doll

Date: 1/11/2019 9:26:00 AM

So beautiful, Darlene. Many often forget that the homeless are human and enjoy what we all do. Thanks for your kindness. Best Wishes~ Warren

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/11/2019 12:57:00 PM

Hello Warren Doll, homeless people are human. r fau way they are.They are people just lie everyone else. I pray for her every night. Have a nice day my friend.

John Fleming

Date: 1/11/2019 8:51:00 AM

Lovely little write, Darlene...I really did enjoy this one just that little bit extra - simply charming in every way! My very best regards...and have a really wonderful New Year - cheers! :) john

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/11/2019 1:00:00 PM

Hello John,thank you for the lovely comment I wish you well in the New year. have a nice day my friend.

Semih Bilgic

Date: 1/11/2019 12:23:00 AM

hello my dear friend,life is life

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/14/2019 8:22:00 AM

Hello Semih, some people live this life. have a nice day my friend.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/10/2019 12:26:00 AM

“There but for the grace of God go I,” I alway think of this quote by John Bradford when seeing homeless people. I am sure you made her day and she yours. Lovely! : ) xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/10/2019 8:36:00 AM

Hello Connie, I had so much joy that day after I spoke to the homeless woman. We made each others day bright. She is always in my prayers now. Have a nice day my friend.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/9/2019 10:02:00 PM

One small act of kindness, makes a big difference. This is so beautiful and uplifting. Such a wonderful moment shared, between the both of you. Your thoughts touch my heart. ~ Brandy

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/10/2019 8:38:00 AM

Hello Brandy, a small act of kindness makes a differences.Talking to her made my day. And also hers. She is always in my prayers. Have a nice day my friend.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/9/2019 9:27:00 PM

Nice thought expressed in your free verse poem, Darlene. Janice

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/10/2019 8:44:00 AM

Hello Janice, this lady is always in my prayers. We made each others day bright. Have a nice day my friend.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/9/2019 2:16:00 PM

It isn't often that people talk to them as human beings, so often people try to avert their eyes, and that must hurt. I am sure you made her day. Lovely sharing, thank you.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/9/2019 4:46:00 PM

Hello Pixie,yes I made her day and she made mine. She wished me well and then she went on her way. They are people to. Have a nice day my friend.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/9/2019 1:32:00 PM

darlene, really poignant... you have a lovely soul!...huggs

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/9/2019 4:48:00 PM

Hello Nette, thank you. I enjoyed that day. Have a nice evening my friend.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/9/2019 10:15:00 AM

Kindness always brings happiness. Light & Love

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/8/2019 2:44:00 PM

hello Debbie Guzzi, yes kindness is nice to be when speaking to a homeless person. i thnk of her often. Thank you for the lovely comment. have a nice day my friend.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 1/9/2019 7:16:00 AM

HI Darlene, this is a wonderful write, a day can be made so special by one small act. A small act of talking to someone can be a great kindness, especially when they are shunned by most people. I love the content of this one, it touches me. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/9/2019 9:37:00 AM

Hello Mike, thank you for the lovely comment. After our chat I felt good about it. I had a good feeling inside myself. We both made our day special. Thank you Mike,you have a wonderful Wednesday to

Joseph May

Date: 1/8/2019 7:20:00 AM

Kindness goes a long way... Nicely expressed Darlene..

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/8/2019 10:59:00 AM

Hello Joseph, kindness goes along way, I speak to everyone. That is who I am. That lady made my day. Thank you for the lovely comment. Have a nice day my friend.

Jim Yerman

Date: 1/8/2019 5:03:00 AM

Isn't it funny how kindness words both ways...for those who receive it and for those who give it. Nice poem.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/8/2019 8:08:00 AM

Hello Jim, you know something...kind words does not hurt anyone. We made each other day. Have a nice day my friend.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/7/2019 8:40:00 PM

I love it that you were excited about it, and had an enjoyable time of it. I am sure that she was thrilled to not be viewed as "invisible" which is what many do when they feel uncomfortable. A nice poem that helps me smile about your day and hers.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/8/2019 8:05:00 AM

Hello Caren,yes i was okay to speak with her, it made no difference to me. I speak to anyone in a line up. I made her day and she made mine. Thanks for the lovely comment. Have a nice day my friend.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/7/2019 5:21:00 PM

She may very well be surprised by the occasional kindness. So sad when one becomes invisible. Very nice!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/7/2019 6:10:00 PM

Hello Kim,it began with an ordinary chat we spoke of simle things. Before she left she wished me well. We both had a good day. Yes it was sad by chatting with heHave a nice day my friend.r she felt happy.