empathy
a face in the throng
intuition
discordant smile
something amiss
forced laughter
attention drawn
trying too hard
artificial happiness
inside something clicks
a wave washes over
awash in feelings
coming from another
instinct compels
a need to intrude
must make things right
reach out a hand
how often my moods
do not come from me
but a reaction unsought
sharing life with a stranger
send a part of the me
to those I cannot do more
along with deep hope
it will help in some way
left slightly hollow
a sadness lingering
emptiness needing filled
hungry for happiness
a casual meeting
face to face with no crowd
offer warmest smile
tentatively returned
gradual conversation
tensions visually ease
gift of genuine compassion
stranger closer than friend
only a fraction of a lifetime
a whisper in life's saga
altering both journeys
parting the closest of strangers
rare are such moments
each a precious treasure
giving my life meaning
a reason to be alive
perfection ever eludes
too often unable to help
and I pray no harm done
sadly only mere mortal
if this be my calling
illusive meaning of life
one burden made lighter
defines a successful life
First, a nice trend, these titles.
ReplyDeleteThese partial sentences enhance the briefness and the stranger quality to these encounters.