last evening i stepped out of my house
through the narrow streets, into a busy local market
to satisfy my craving for an Indian Chinese treat
the hustle bustle of people
carrying shopping bags crossing the bazaar
vendors calling out for customers
took me a little close to my childhood
there i found this sweet boy
selling dumplings for a price unbelievable
packed me 10 pieces for less than half a dollar
i couldn’t help but to observe him as he was packing
along with my dinner, he packed me a smile
as i paid him and started to walk back home
i turned to see him a few times
each time, to see him smiling
for every customer, packing a smile
different
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Thanks Anagha
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always welcome dear…
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It ia different but I like it
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beautifully said…
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Thanks a lot Megha
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This reminds me of a song called For Free written by Joni Mitchell on her Ladies of the Canyon album “across the street he stood, and he played real good, on his clarinet, for free”
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Wow.. am glad
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The utmost poverty, but rich… packing a smile.
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Yea.. he still had the power to make me happy.. it was such a divine experience
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That is so cool it had that effect… and that you noticed. Awesome!
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I couldn’t keep away from his smile. It was flawless, peaceful and it made me look back at him many times. The power of simple things..
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Yes, it is the simple things that often have the most profound effects.
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I love that he was carrying out his job with a smile playing on his face. Really great thoughts. Loved it. 🙂
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I was happy too to see him smile doing his job… it was so heartwarming and gentle
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And that smile was his weapon of sales as it will bring back his customers or buyers. I keep talking about the wonders of giving a smile on our daily interactions no matter the odds of life that we might be experiencing. It is very heartwarming and infectious and leaves a better impression of one. 🙂
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That is so true and meaningful. I am glad you are trying to spread positivity my dear..
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Well dumplings do make a greatvt
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They are really becoming favorite of a lot of people…
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And yes, let me complete my comment now coz this stupid phone won’t let me type – The child you addressed in your writeup does seem to be enjoying his work. Which is a lesson for us all.
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Yes my dear. I was so impressed by his enthusiasm and kindness at the same time. He had something about him that made me keep observing him. It was a beautiful thing to see someone enjoying what they do.. Thanks a lot for pointing that out. Great!
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Happy to! 🙂
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Sorry for the typo..I meant “great treat” 😀
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I got it my dear!
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I love this !
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Yay! Believe me, this guy was really amazing and I had a great time see him smiling.. Thanks a lot Aanchal.
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