Orange and pinks fill the morning sky,
scattered through gray clouds
Smoky clouds like the mountains
scattered through tennessee
business  and street signs
come into view,
reminding us where we are in life
Hunger pains  and hopelessness rule
the homeless
Hopelessness in humanity
Til someone reaches out with a smile
a cookie or two, a soda
Rally's fries and an apple pie
renew your faith in the kindness of others,
An older woman reaching out
with the gift of two hamburgers,
and her testimony of  the Lord.
I then am reminded of my Samantha
that I have not seen since our car broke down
over four monthes ago.
I place one of those burgers in a bag with the pie,
I fill an empty juice bottle with Dr. Pepper
and place them on a light pole,
so that someone else may eat.
When was the last time you thought of someone else
in your hunger or in your loss.
And did something about it, even something so small as a kind word or an act of kindness.