I composed a Poem about an encounter on a train a couple of weeks ago i felt compelled to produce this as a way to free those feelings and an ode to the compassion I was shown.
The train car chilled, a weary traveller I,
No seat to rest, ignored by every eye.
Then she, a warmth amidst the winter’s sting,
Made space for me, her kindness taking wing.
Across the aisle, indifference held its reign,
While shopping bags encroached, a selfish strain.
But close beside her, gentle heat I found,
A haven from the cold world all around.
Each time the doors flew open, an icy blast
Stole precious warmth, a moment fading fast.
For days I held that memory in my soul,
Her tender grace that made my spirit whole.
I thanked her as I rose to leave the train,
Wishing I’d dared to ask her, to explain
My gratitude, perhaps to share a cup,
To hold that fleeting warmth, to keep it up.
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