Wanelisa Albert

Remember the last person.
What was it that drew your attention?
Was it just a passing glance?
Or perhaps just by chance
There was something unique
That your attention, piqued.

And did that other one
Perhaps note that your were someone
That was worthy of attention
Causing a bit of suspended animation
To be remembered as
An individual of class.

All those about us need
To be recognized, instead
Of being passed by
Without so much as a hi.

A tip of the hat
(Remember hats?)
To one as a greeting
Or of moment fleeting
Where each and all
Are given a chance to recall
The pleasantness
Of a gentle caress
A look, a smile
Nothing to beguile
But just a way of saying
It's great be passing
And share a moment
Heaven sent.

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