He's the kind man who invited me into his little deli.
I looked around with wonder and asked, "did you all make this yourselves?"
He said, "yes"
I could tell everything was handmade and done with care.
He gave me a cup of water and talked with me.
He asked my about myself, made me feel like my life was significant.
He invited me to join him and his friends for dinner that evening.
The kind man's friends and family were there too.
We all sat down together and they asked me all about my life.
I had never felt so noticed and cared for before.
He sent his sweet little daughter to me with a portion of food.
She looked up at me so sincerely that even though I wasn't very hungry I couldn't help but accept her hospitality.
The meal was simple and casual, but I felt like an honored guest.

Takif
Warsaw, MO