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Some Nice Old Man

Walk of shame Parades past my house everyday Ebony girl Laptop pinned under her arm Walking with purpose White halter, black shorts And flip flops Pass her on my way to store She's a lot further on my way back Going to get what I forgot She's made tracks Girl can walk Eyes locked to the ground Where's the fire She's scared I turn around Stop across the road from her Roll down my window "Can I give you a ride?" She gets in. I listen 21, and well, 21 First night in jail I get her big cold bottle of water Along with what I forgot Take her home She calls friend to come get her "I don't know... some nice old man" she says An hour later car stops out front She turns smiles pretty pearls and waves goodbye Some nice old man Smiles back, tips his hat Asks himself why As he walks inside Not Karma (Though he could use some) Nor Jesus points (He doesn't believe) Just do what you should Feels good

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Date: 7/17/2022 7:20:00 AM
Well, it is good that the nice old man helped and did no harm. Today it is so dangerous out there. I enjoyed reading your work. Sara
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Steven Young
Date: 7/17/2022 3:25:00 PM
Thanks for comment. You are right about how dangerous it is for vulnerable people. I was a teacher until I retired and can't count many times I reported stuff to child protective services.
Date: 7/16/2022 2:42:00 PM
wish there were more people who took a chance and helped others the way you do. Enjoyed the poem , thank you
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Date: 7/17/2022 3:34:00 PM
Thanks. She's not first or last and I have been burned too. Let a person who needed place to stay watch my place while I was gone for a month and came home to trashed house. But thats ok. Not everyone can be helped
Date: 7/16/2022 10:52:00 AM
There is a message of goodwill in this poem. Enjoyed reading about it.
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Date: 7/16/2022 5:12:00 PM
Thanks. Goodwill is spot on. Implies some faith in humanity. Not always easy to find.

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