Midwest Custom

I walked
In Oregon street
Toward the 
Espresso Royal cafe shop
I always look around me
Nothing escapes 
From my sight
That is a healthy interaction 
With one environment 
And even nature
I realized no one
Gave me any look back
Except
This blond lady
She smiled to me
For two and half seconds
Then
She stepped three feet
Left
And vanished.
I realized since then
That a smile
In Midwest
To a stranger
It means 
Man, Be cool.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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