A man walks across the road
As a piece of trash
Carried by a slight wind catches his eye
He picks it up and puts it in the rubbish
Because it’s the right thing to do
Pay it forward
A woman standing in line
At the local coffee shop
Orders her coffee and breakfast sandwich
Over pays for it leaving the balance
To pay for the next two customers
Pay it forward
The waitress struggles to work two jobs
A regular customer pays his bill
With usual credit card
Including a $100 cash tip
Leaving the waitress with a smile
Pay it forward
A young man pumps the gas
Into his aging car
While approaching the cashier
He realizes he left his wallet at home
“I got this” from the next man in line
Pay it forward
A young couple park their car
Outside a local restaurant
Where a homeless woman sits nearby
They take her inside and tell her
Order whatever you want on us
Pay it forward
Copyright © Accidental Poet 2021
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Author:
Sharon\'s Poet (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: October 23rd, 2021 09:41
- Comment from author about the poem: Be the smile in someone else's heart. 😊
- Category: Sociopolitical
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Comments6
I would say this happens more than you think. For all the bad that gets the press, I would say the good outshines it.
Thanks Paul. No matter how much bad and good, the good will always outshine the bad. 😁
Filled my heart with a smile. Thanks AP.
Mission accomplished. 😉 Thanks for reading and commenting Lorna.
Put them cheques (checks?) in the post to me, and I will pay them forward to Branson, who is short of millions.
The 'Space Race ' now - to Cuckoo land, I expect! Doh!
I picked up an empty small vodka bottle and put it in the bin. I was walking in a straight line at the time. Hic! Was I?!
Guess that bottle touched you in a way only a Vodka bottle could. Give me the keys Orchi. 🔑😉
Kudos
Thanks da.
There are many good people around that this applies to but are never heard about.
Good words AP.
Andy
But they know who they are, and hopefully they spread this kindness everywhere they go. Thanks Andy. 😉
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