Stranger to No One

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We haven’t met yet
When we do
I’ll smile
Nod politely
Say, “It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

Will you know I really mean it?
Will you know I want to know you?
Will you shake my hand firmly?
Or provide a limp grip
Indicating your opinion
Of yourself? Of life?
A defeatist overflow?

Or will you rise up?
Greet me confidently
Eagerly
Ready to exchange?

When we meet
You don’t have to like me
Or understand the joy
I feel knowing I’ve just met
Someone really special

Someone with unique
Fingerprints
Blood type
Nuances
Tendencies
Ratty socks
Scowls
Moles

Dreams and visions.

How can one be intimidated?
Why not say “hello”?
Why not wave across
The driveway
Smile
Gesture

We’re just people.

-mh