Strangers Becoming Friends Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Studying human nature and all it's quirks just by people-
watching when they aren't even paying attention, showing
their real selves to me.

At times noticing that someone is sad, despondent, loneli-
ness has encroached upon their beings, bringing sadness
and sorrow.

Smiling or saying Hi brings a little sparkle to their eyes,
accepting the little I've offered to them, sometimes start-
ing a conversation, telling me their life stories.

Filled with feelings and emotions, tears in their eyes, un-
able to hide what their minds are thinking, touching or hold-
ing their arm, showing that I care what they're going through.

Appreciating it entirely, thanking and giving me their
phone numbers, wanting to keep in touch, two strangers
suddenly becoming friends.

Just because I forgot about myself and reached out, giving
my heart without ever counting the cost, to bring some re-
lief to another's aching heart.