Those We Never See Again

it’s fascinating
how many people we
come across
who will disappear forever
but only
from us

the persons at the grocery store
gas station, ball game;
they have their own lives.
and for a small moment
we’re part of it.

we pass by strangers not knowing
if we’ll ever see them again.

be kind to those people.

we only have
a small moment with them
before they disappear from us

forever

a.o.