tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677280056552932322.post7735814680740025714..comments2023-05-22T05:21:30.615-07:00Comments on Soft Whispers: Only Silence RemainsSoft Whispershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157713445558880419noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677280056552932322.post-26864256235214843092010-06-08T11:32:59.495-07:002010-06-08T11:32:59.495-07:00Thanks, Becca;
One of the things I like to do in ...Thanks, Becca;<br /><br />One of the things I like to do in stores is look at the cashier's name tag and then address them by name. "How are you today, Rose?" It's amazing the smiles you get and the real conversation. Cashiering is one of the crappiest jobs there is, and just having a customer treat you like a human being makes a big difference to them. Friendliness costs nothing but a smile and a few words. <br /><br />This poem was based on a real incident at the grocery store. I had just put my bags in the car and turned to ask the guy exiting the truck next to me if he wanted my cart. He shook his head, not bothering to look at me or speak to me and continued on his not-so-merry way. As I was driving home it occurred to me that I did not hurt so much for my sake on account of his actions, but for his sake. I felt sorry for him and for all of people who, like him, are terrified of human interaction. That's how this poem was born. <br /><br />Thanks for your comment. <br /><br />MariaJoz Varlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750541029227514781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677280056552932322.post-21388246749925944612010-06-04T11:33:44.754-07:002010-06-04T11:33:44.754-07:00This poem made me smile, because I got out of my w...This poem made me smile, because I got out of my way to make eye contact with random strangers. I've seen faces light up when I say a simple, "Hi!"<br /><br />Being friendly to a stranger really does brighten their day.<br /><br />~beccaBeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014759036869871811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677280056552932322.post-81207546291984560822010-06-04T10:38:42.467-07:002010-06-04T10:38:42.467-07:00Thank you, Jim. I'm glad you liked it. I'm...Thank you, Jim. I'm glad you liked it. I'm glad that my writing is getting better and better with continued effort and practice. That's the way it works for all of us would-be scribes and poets. :DJoz Varlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750541029227514781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677280056552932322.post-61176281643367245922010-06-04T09:28:05.229-07:002010-06-04T09:28:05.229-07:00Maria,
Your poetry on gets better and better each...Maria,<br /><br />Your poetry on gets better and better each time you send something in!<br /><br />JimJim Bronyaurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634054657700089093noreply@blogger.com