The other night working a packed mental health wing, I got to pondering....
©2021 Karla Johnston, InnerConstellation.com
Have you ever noticed, when walking down the road without sidewalks,
that cars naturally give space to avoid running over you?
When plate or cup is scalding hot,
the waitress warns everyone.
If arms are carrying a full load,
people step-in to open doors.
Something is dropped,
and everyone in vicinity bends to pick it up.
A person unburdens great heartache
and surrounding eyes go moist.
Someone smiles and suddenly
the corners of our own mouths upturn.
Countless times a day
in countless ways,
“Please, you first...
May I help you?
I feel your pain...I see your joy.”
I can’t help but wonder
in this time of social distancing
If we aren’t masking our beautiful,
innate tendencies
to reach out.
Perhaps, it is the small,
seemingly insignificant, quiet kindness
that gives meaning to our lives.
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