The Bus Driver

Driving his bus on that fateful day along this long driven route
Down a busy street he made his way his horn barely a toot
People coming and people going all at such a hectic pace
But the ability he was showing in placing a name to every face

Yet as I had said before this day would be unique
For what was at this drivers core left many unable to speak
Many were just looking around trying to process what they saw
But it was that which they found that really made that chilly day thaw  

As along his way he saw a sight that touched his humble heart
Now stopped at the light he seen his chance to do his little part
Putting on the emergency brake and heading out the door
Suddenly people began to wake in the wondering of what for

And there across the street was a man walking with no shoes
He shook his hand to greet saying "hey I got some good news
I want you to have these for you need them more than I"
The homeless man agrees shaking his hand and waving good bye

Running quickly back to his bus his socks soaking up the rain
He didn't even make a fuss and got right back into lane
Nobody knew what to do or even what they should say
But everybody knew we saw something very special that day

Winnipeg bus driver Kris Doubledee
Dedicated to my Father, Joseph
Thank You Dad!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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February 17, 2014 at 9:41 AM
Vincent, one of your best poems. SKAT
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January 7, 2014 at 11:12 AM
Vincent, this poem reminds me of a very special friend I have here in the soup Kim M... , thank you for everything, Congrats for the well deserved win...always~ Linda
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