The Little Old Man " A True Story

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Deborah1
Senior Member

since 2000-06-22

Posts 653
New Hampshire

0 posted 2000-06-30 02:43 PM

He shuffles in the store one day
His shaky hands inside
His plastic baggie, filled
with coins..
His Fear he cannot hide.

His face lost in confusion
Afraid to ask the clerk
If she has those "dollar"
cigarettes
Can she make his money work

No she says abruptly
There's nothing here for you
Come back with some more money
There's nothing I can do

A man nearby, who waits his turn
Witnesses this act
In that split second
He steps out of line
And says "I'll be right back"

He follows this man and once
caught up
Places his hand upon his arm
He turns to him
Looks in is eyes
There is no cause for alarm

Here my friend he speaks
To him..
Compassion shining through
Reaching in his pocket
Saying this is what I'll do

You take this money
Go back inside
And buy your "special brand"
This little old man was trembling
As he placed it in his hand

We drove away while
watching..
He proudly made his way
Clutching tight his bag of coins
A stranger had changed his day.

It was My Husband that did
this random act of kindness.

Deborah1
Senior Member

since 2000-06-22

Posts 653
New Hampshire

1 posted 2000-06-30 03:15 PM

I know cigarettes are bad for us but this little man was lost and Im glad he was able to get some help that day.

Hardrock
Senior Member

since 2000-02-14

Posts 948
New Hampshire, USA

2 posted 2000-06-30 08:34 PM

Deborah...we ALL should do as your husband. A random act of kindness, everyday. Start a RAK movement today. It may be nothing more than saying to someone, "You have the brightest smile.." One never knows when just one kind word or deed may be the one that gives another person the strength to go on just one more day. Give your hubby a hug and tell him it's from the Hardrock. (Yeah, I said hug him....any of youse guys tink dat's funny, me and Mr. Louieville slugger will be waitin out back for youse)

Jeremiah Johnson
Senior Member

since 2000-06-08

Posts 1223
Brooksville, Fl, U.S

3 posted 2000-07-01 01:31 AM

i very kind man your husband we need him were i live cause there are alot of poor people here that get looked down apon maybe he could set an example who knows. i try but people don't seem to listen to a kid.oooohhh well i guess thats how life goes. enjoyed the read very much.

I'm a dying romantic and when i can no longer write i can no longer live -Jeremiah Johnson-

taramw
Senior Member

since 2000-06-08

Posts 738

4 posted 2000-07-01 07:16 AM

Awww Deborah, this was just beautiful

Human kindness means so much in this world... a wonderful husband you have

demoninlove
Member

since 2000-02-11

Posts 211
Dehradun

5 posted 2000-07-01 03:49 PM

A lovely poem and wonderful words! I notice you gave the words "my husband" capital letters "My Husband" which he rightly and richly deserves!!
Deepak Menon

Deborah1
Senior Member

since 2000-06-22

Posts 653
New Hampshire

6 posted 2000-07-01 04:36 PM

Thanks everyone and Hardrock I hugged him that day and gave him one for you last night too!!!

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