State of humanity

While waiting at the Walmart,
Just near the exit doors;
I happened to see a young man
I'd never seen before-
Tho he was just a "greeter"
He did his very best
To speak to everyone who entered
While waiving to the rest.

His heart was kind as he worked
I stood there quite awhile-
Watched as he attentively greeted
& Wearing his great big smile,
But two young boys who sauntered thru
Mocked him as they passed
For his speech was slightly impaired
they snickered and they laughed.

They didnt care about a thing
Going on about their day;
But the look of hurt he got
Said all he couldnt say.
I felt his pain and was so mad
That to them it was a joke,
But he continued with his job
Smiling as he spoke.

I asked the Lord to forgive the boys
For they were unaware,
And maybe they grew up in homes
Where they weren't taught to care
Before I left out thru those doors
I made sure to stop and say
You have blessed me with your smile
You did a great job today.

He looked at me so sweetly
And said thank you very much ma'am
I may not be like other folks
But I do the best I can
I reached out and shook his hand
as humbly he looked down at his feet
His smile returned and I wished him well
Once again he felt complete.

You see it only takes a second,
To make someone feel small
Judging others at first glance
Takes no skill at all
But Just as quick a kind word
Can make somebody's day
So How will you use your second
And what words will YOU say?

This is actually a true story...

copy right 5-22-07
TAL

very, VERY nice and oh so true!!!

words are powerful things....nice to see some people actually get it. random acts of kindness are nice to....they make you smile

very nice..random acts of kindness have a ripple effect.