I Thought I Saw You

If I needed paper clips and coffee

and this was a Wal-Mart in South Dakota, 

that would have been you.

If I were calm, transcendent,

and this was a bath house in Tibet,

it would have been you I saw in the steam.

If I were screaming, birthing,

and this was a hospital in Kentucky,

you would be the nurse the room.

If my skin was like cocoa,

and this was a river in India,

you would be washing your linens downstream.

If I was tired to my core,

and this was a bus stop in Ohio,

it would be you on the bench beside me.

If I were in uniform

and this was Vietnam in '71,

that would be you looking at me from the side of the road.

If I had perfect timing,

and this was a different place,

that would have been you.

But I am working,

and this is a grocery store in North Carolina,

and that wasn't you.

And I know by now,

that when this is New York City,

that blur on the subway won't be you either. 

Comments

[Sue Gomes]

I like your blog and also your writing...

Sincerely,
Sue; aka the short lady with the little boy that frequently shops at Ingels

[AnnieVirginia]

You just made my day. :) You have absolutely no idea how much it means for me for near-strangers to take the time to read, and then enjoy. I really, really appreciate you not only not assuming I'm going nowhere with my life because of a first glance at an Ingles apron, but also reading. Thank you very much.

[Bvl]

The time has come for you to move forward with your life as the fine young woman you have become. The years ahead of you will be treasures to always remember and cherish. Your mom will cry and cry and cry but part of those tears will be because you are living the dream she wants for you. Your mom is one of the strongest women I know and she will get through this with your love and patience, but never doubt for one minute that she would have it any other way. Spread your wings and head out on your new adventure and seize each and every opportunity you can. You have already made your mom proud and now it is time to put Annie first and make yourself proud. Oh, the people you will meet will leave marks on your heart forever and will share special places in your life but none will ever replace the love between you and your mother. Now is the time to pack those essential "things" and head North to a new experience to add to your life's many adventures. I wish you the best and know you will spread your wings and soar like an eagle. I wish peace and love to be with you always.......Love, Barbara