A stranger walked by and wondered why
I stared at the sky and began to cry.
He patted me on the back and sobbed too.
My friend. My friend. I am just like you!
The world can be sad, cruel, and mean.
I know exactly what you have seen.
“Thanks,” I replied. But these are tears of joy.
My wife is pregnant. We’re having a boy!
The stranger felt embarrassed and unwise.
“Sorry,” He said while glaring at my eyes.
Don’t apologize! Thank you for being so kind.
Any other stranger would pass me blind.
Tell me, please. What made you stop and care?
You said the world is often cruel and unfair.
Yes. Comforting others is how I cope.
But your tears of joy brought me new hope.
© Chad Damitz, 2020.
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Oh I love this poem. A beautiful way to remind others to reach out and slow down and thank about those you pass by. Very nice and what a lovely message. Love, peace and happiness. Stay healthy too. Love 💕 Joni
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Thank you for the kind words. Stay safe during this pandemic. There is light at the end of this dark tunnel. Blessings!
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