I didn't have a light. But he asked for one so politely that I genuinely felt sorry I couldn't help him out. Not that I wanted to enable his smoking habit. For some unexplainable reason I just wanted a deeper connection with this person. It might have been his smile.
It is a feeling of loss to wish you knew a stranger better. This is what seperates me from a mirror. I hold on to the images after they're gone.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Hey! Wake Up! You've been away from Fountain Square too long if you think that "Hey, Buddy, do you have a match?" has anything at all related to needing a match--smile or no smile.
ReplyDeleteIT'S A SNAG LINE! In for a match, in for a Fiver, or a ride or whatever your smiling matchless encounter is after.
And just hope it's not your wallet and your life!
Remember, the best smiles are most frequently flashed by the best con-men and con-women in the world.
Never forget the lessons you learned in Fountain Square. They were meant to prepare you for Frisco!