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

mySestina is about various aspects of life. An ocean of emotions and experiences where you can dive in and realize the real values and meaning of our existence. Its about poetry, choices, challenges, dreams, experiences, success and failures. Its about people like you and me. Reading is pleasure for the words that matter.

26 thoughts on “He packed Me a Smile”

      1. 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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      1. 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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      2. 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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