Nothing Happens By Chance.

As I walked along the sidewalk on my way to work A wizened old man sent me a toothless smile, A child looked at me through laughing eyes and I thought my day was fine. But later yet a woman swore I snubbed her Did I think I was better than she? I have no idea how this came about But she near clobbered me Enough I thought, enough for today. I sat awhile, took a few deep breaths before starting off again Did not help one bit for my troubles started up again. I twisted my ankle in a pothole..a little boy helped me up. Needless to say, I went back home and called in sick. This was not my day, at least not one I’d pick. I mulled over the day’s events as I lay upon my bed and after a while, thoughts entered my head, I learned lessons today, yes indeed. I hope I remember them well. A smile warms the heart…thank you old man whoever you are. Sparkling eyes…..joy radiates from within us. Be courteous….. others shrink from a serious face The pain in my ankle….. reminded me that I am alive. The little boy helped me up….a helping hand appears when you need it most. Know too… nothing happens by chance. There is always a message or a lesson to be learned.