I was watching you

The other day as I sat in a nearby park, I watched you as you went about your daily life. I learned a lot about you in such a short span of time, but time as we know it is all relative.

There you were in all your glory. You bright happy face turned towards the sun, a gentle smile tugging softly at the corners of your mouth. You were as bright as the sun on that day and I couldn't help wonder what you might have been thinking about in that moment. You didn't know I was actually standing in the shadow of some old forgotten tree, but there I was admiring you.

I wondered if you knew just how much you make a difference in this world, especially on those days when you felt low, unloved, or left out. You still make each and every day count and by doing so you make a difference in every person you meet. That one person you gave a handful of change to, the other person you held the door open for. The little kid you saved the balloon for, the mother you rescued her child for. The smile you kept when that one person yelled at you and told you how worthless you were. I amazed at how deep inside you knew the truth:  "I am not worthless, I matter." Your resolve inspired me. Your grace uplifts me. Your happiness astounds me.

As you looked away from the drenching sunlight, your smile still tugging at the corners of your mouth, you eyes sparkling like the sunlight on water, I was in that instance so very grateful that I know you. You make a difference in my world and I thank you for that. I am honored to call you, my friend!