Share a Song With Me

certain surprises are simple but have profound effects on hearts that hurt

I walked depressed
in futility wrapped
cold
hard
down the evening sidewalk
I watched the falling, drooping
branches
in fog enshrouded
there approaching
a voice,
a man 
singing
to himself, but loud
so that I could hear him far 
he blessed me
with his freely-given
chorus singing
unabashed
at a distance 
I thanked him
quietly
we passed each other
anonymously
he oblivious.
he skipped no beat.
I thanked him 
quietly
at a distance 
I thanked him
quietly
in my heart 
singing
for sharing his gladness
with me feeling
thankful near day’s end
but just beginning