Thanks for the Hug

(created Jan. 14, 2009)

I am truly touched that a gentle, old man
Who walked slowly and yet, with such care
Asked for my help today.
He said, “Could you open the door for me ?”
I said sure, without a pause.
I was eager to help in anyway,
As I opened the door and held it for awhile,
I thought about good deeds,
Wishing we all paid it forward.
As this old man held his walker,
He smiled at me with his crooked and grayish teeth.
And he said, “Give me a hug!”
I said, "I can always use a hug" and we hugged.
And this stranger and I smiled as he walked by.
I told him “Have a good day.”
He said “Each day is a good day.”
And with that moment I was forever touched.
I told him, “That is positive.” And I walked by.
Always and forever I will remember this day
We paid it forward, Are you ready to do the same?
At the start, this old man needed my help
And in the end, It was his hug that I needed.