Penny For Your Thoughts

An act of kindness goes a long long way

From along the paved park walk

An old man suddenly stopped

And held up a piece of coin; tinged bronze

Staring into my direction said

“A penny for your thoughts”

 

My guess was a look upon my face

May have hinted to my awful state

Or he simply read my mind

When from his pocket appeared a shiny dime

And into the wishing well threw it straight away

 

With a friendly smile he strolled my way

Sitting down next to me upon the park bench

Offered me half a sandwich from his brown sack lunch

Astonished I was that an absolute stranger could care for me

I spilled my guts giving away all my thoughts for free

 

He never made snap judgements or gave clichéd advice

As I talked and talked he just quietly listened

Teaching me a valuable lesson, I realized

One; I truly made a friend this day

Secondly: Always carry a pocketful of pennies just in case you'd be the stranger needed in this way

Reviews

[KT-B]

This is one of my favourites - maybe he was an angel in disguise, comforting you at just the right moment in time, just when you needed a friend most. People are so busy these days and don't take time out for strangers, it's sad :(

[Michael G. Smith]

Back in the day a penny used to go a long way, lol. Well, at least there's plenty of angels here on Wrierscafe. Thanks KT.

[KT-B]

ha I'm really enjoying reading your work, it's varied, honest and heartfelt, right up my street :)

[Michael G. Smith]

Thank you. It means a lot to have my work appreciated. Yes, I try writing in very diverse ways.

[KT-B]

Want to read more now but bed is calling... tomorrow is another day - glad I found another great writer to follow.. g'night )

[Michael G. Smith]

Sleep tight and hold your man even tighter.

[DarkTruth]

Life lessons come from the most unexpected places at the most unexpected times!

[Michael G. Smith]

So try. If most of could understand that we can learn something from anybody if we just humble ourselves.

[Avinash]

Sometimes seemingly unimportant interactions give very important lessons for life. Making a friend from unlikely places is like a surprise gift from heaven.

[Michael G. Smith]

Yes, a friend is a gift. He hit write on the idea.

[Saddam]

Undoubtedly a priceless thought.
I quite like its reason behind this write.
Provoking and thinkable one friend.

[Michael G. Smith]

Thanks evermore friend.

[Saddam]

Welcome as always.

[Ashley Blair]

This is honestly so beautiful. I try to never underestimate the good in mankind. Pouring our thoughts and troubles out to someone we barely know can often prove to be a better remedy than trying to fathom everything wrong in our lives and put it in a pill size form that's easy to swallow for those who know us.

[Michael G. Smith]

Well said sister! It's amazing isn't when someone just listens to us without ever uttering a word. Thanks for the great comments.