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[plural]

Yesterday

In the process of a most mundane
act

that of going to an atm

I had the most bizarre experience

I was approached by
a flamboyantly homosexual deaf man

who attempted to

simultaneously

panhandle (successfully)
and
hit on me (unsuccessfully)

he then decided
it was of critical importance
to tell me his life story

standing there
in the freezing rain

his speech was difficult to understand
but augmented with the little sign language I know
I had not a clue really
what he was talking about
but got the occasional word or gesture

I begged off as politely
as I knew how
got back in my car
and proceeded to drive home

as I drive away
he risks life and limb
to block rush hour traffic
[if there is such a thing here]
and stand
in the middle of the road

waving and blowing kisses
at my fleeing vehicle

Comments

[budhaboy.livejournal.com]

I have reasoable explanation for this, but I never give money to pan handlers.

I am the son of man

[plural.livejournal.com]

if I have change
I always give it

sometimes a dollar or two

way I figure it
life has been pretty good to me
so
I can afford to be unecessarily kind

I havent really bothered
to develop a solid position
more cobbled together half assed thoughts

but I generally figure
that one dollar
whether used for drugs, alcohol or food
will alter their life experience
[in their perception at least]
for the better
far more than it will altermine

since I can afford it
why not?

[iamnight.livejournal.com]

That strikes me as incredibly surreal, and not just because my concept of reality takes a beating around finals time.

I love the way you express things - I can envision it so clearly...

Re: I am the son of man

[budhaboy.livejournal.com]

I see my brother in every one.

That next drink, dose could be the one that finally gives him the courage to end it all, and utterly destroy his family.

Re: I am the son of man

[plural.livejournal.com]

I can see how that experience would affect you that way

but I generally think those folks on the street
are probably past the point of ruining their families
and
in a pretty miserable place

I cant save the world
tried it once
didnt work

so if there is a chance
that it might bring them a little joy
or ease a little suffering
even if it is through a negative behaviour
I figure it is worth my dollar

god know there are things I do
which are not healthy for me
out of emotional necessity

I am not a strong enough man
to judge others
but I try to be kind when I can
even if it is undeserved