I dined alone at the bazaar last summer,
Opposite me, at a table really long,
A bus load of handicapped people sat.
Having no company, my attention turned to them.
A most colourful scene.
Food smeared faces, napkins and tablecloth,
I watched, mesmerized,
As a young woman of outstanding natural looks,
Tended to and helped, wiped, smiled and laughed.
And all the while radiated goodness and love.
Transfixed, I followed her actions.
There were other helpers present, don't get me wrong,
But only she oozed kindness so effortlessly.
For ten minutes I was privileged to observe
Her grace and beauty touch all who were there.
Then suddenly, without warning she said her goodbyes,
Kissed a few cheeks, and was gone.
I never got to tell her what a beautiful person she was.
It means so much more from a random stranger.