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| Solitude, by John B. Heywood (1859?-1865?) |
The impeccable stranger is kind,
of course,
kind to the nth degree—superhero
kind—without an ulterior motive
such as wanting a friend or even
sticking
around to talk or walk when not
wanted.
The impeccable stranger desires
only
to be a better stranger—one who
pays
a debt forward and pours spirit
into
a starved and scary city to
increase
its peace, safety and chances of
justice.
A hermit speaks, of course, hard
to befriend,
but one who loves all life until
world’s end.
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© 2017 Susan L. Chast
kind—without an ulterior motive
ReplyDeletesuch as wanting a friend or even sticking
around to talk or walk when not wanted
Typical of a stranger with no preconceived ideas that could drive a wedge against a new-found friendship. They were approachable with the idea of making friends!
Hank
Sadly, we seem, in need, for more consummate strangers, and not less, in these troubling times that we live in.
ReplyDeleteThe impeccable stranger desires only
ReplyDeleteto be a better stranger... just love that thought.
In accepting people as they are without criticism is a most satisfying way to be. It is so much easier in life to smile as you walk your way and they theirs.
ReplyDeleteah...such people breathe peace & bless the place wherever they are...beautiful...
ReplyDeleteThe impeccable stranger desires only
ReplyDeleteto be a better stranger—
This is such a wonderful message and thought, Susan ❤️
Interesting prompt. Your write is lovely.
ReplyDeleteAh, if we all tried to be a better stranger and pay a debt forward, what a different world it would be. I loved your "take" on the challenge.
ReplyDeleteOh those closing lines....the hermit who loves all life. I adore that!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletethis leads us to make our faith and trust stronger..not all strangers are dangerous..there is abundant kindness around...great inspiring lines
ReplyDeleteThere are many people out there just like this. People who may never have had a kindness done back to them but hands them out just the same. Great point, Susan!
ReplyDeleteI have seen the truth of it. There are many many strangers all around us. Strangers until we recognize the face behind their acts of kindness.
ReplyDelete"kind without an ulterior motive" that says it all for me. great poem!
ReplyDeleteI love the hermit who loves all life. Nice poem, Susan.
ReplyDeleteThe energy of goodness pulsates in all... its just that we need to enable/activate the 'hermit' within us! Beautifully penned, Susan!
ReplyDelete"The impeccable stranger desires only
ReplyDeleteto be a better stranger"
made me think of Gautama Buddha, seeking his Nirvana and being raised to god-head by those who chose to follow him
Thanks for a lovely prompt
much love...
I love this character, the Impeccable Stranger!
ReplyDeleteWe need more 'impeccable strangers,' unselfish individuals who are kind....just because.
ReplyDeleteAnd, we all need to strive to be those 'impeccable strangers' ourselves.
Thought provoking.
ReplyDelete'Impeccable stranger' is a good term. Internet friendships fit this category but a stranger, will always be just that.. a stranger,even impeccable ones:)
May our cities and all other cities fill with the smiles and gentle ever-watching eyes of "impeccable strangers". So many wrongs would be righted, so much hope would be born bright out of the scary darkness.
ReplyDeleteIt takes no more effort to proceed with a bit of kindness than without, I think - and, likely lightens your own burdens as you go. So sad, that a lot of people do not see that simple truth.
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