Saturday, December 29, 2012

fate



a few minutes
late walking, you could miss a train.
but while you wait for the next one,
                                     your
world might start spinning faster.
someone new saunters 
off the subway and into your
                                       life
with nothing more than 
a smile at the exact right
moment. sometimes fate
                                       is
generous. the challenge is
acknowledging the gifts
she offers. they are
                                      not
always obvious. at times
one appears, subtle
as a moon shadow. a smile
                                    the same
as a thousand other smiles,
except for the intent
behind it. 

- ellen hopkins

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