The Encounter

A kind stranger helps a blind woman on her way home.

The Encounter

by: moonlit cove

 

A sightless woman in the pouring rain

Who struggles to walk with the help of her cane

Soaked to the bone on a desolate street

Hearing only the clack of the shoes on her feet

She’s longing for dryness and something to eat

 

Approaching with care, to the crosswalk she comes

A car passes closely - its loud engine hums

The splash of a puddle then dampens her shins

And startles her backward off balance again

She falls to the ground and sobs from within

 

And as she sits there in the midst of the storm

The hand of a stranger, kindly and warm

With a touch as gentle and light as a bird

Helps her back up without saying a word

His overcoat crinkling was all that she heard

 

With her hand in his, they traverse the wet road

And grateful she is for the kindness he showed

But one small detail sticks out in her mind

It startles her so, even though she is blind

Only three fingers on his hand did she find

 

Once they cross safely he releases her hand

She turns to give thanks to the kind-hearted man

But there’s no response as he scurries away

She pauses a moment, her thoughts gone astray

Then gathers herself and goes on her way

 

At last when she’s in the dry safety of home

Recounting how far on that day she did roam

She turns on the news while her dinner she makes

A headline is read and that’s all that it takes

To frighten her so much that her body shakes

 

In the serial killings that have been ongoing

A suspect is described for the public’s knowing

The news anchor warns as best as he can

To be on your guard from this beast of a man

With only three fingers upon his left hand

Reviews

[Paul Bell]

Well i liked the rhyme. Liked the story too.
Who knows this knight in shining armour. Who knows.?

[moonlit_cove]

Thank you, Paul. I appreciate it!

[veck]

Wow. that twist at the end was simply captivating. The whole thing flowed really nicely throughout, and I just think that it was nearly flawless! If there is maybe one thing to fix, and maybe I'm being too critical here, but I think that sometimes the words rhyme, when they don't necessarily have to, and if it increases the richness of the story, it is ok to not have every stanza rhyme. Still though, fantastic job! Would love to read more :)

[moonlit_cove]

Thank you, veck! I appreciate the review, and the feedback as well. Thanks for taking the time to read!

[William Liston]

Finally...someone who knows how to make rhyming poetry flow. You've told a very entertaining story, and even though poems of this type don't really suit my taste (by that, I'm referring to poems that aren't really meant to evoke ethereal emotion and instead tell a somewhat amuzing story), I can definitely appreciate this piece. It was unique and very fun to read. I loved the twist at the end. I guess sometimes we never truly know the people we meet. Great job on this.

-William Liston

[moonlit_cove]

Thank you so much, William! I appreciate your kind words. I'm humbled and flattered. Thanks again for taking the time to read and comment.

[Quinn W]

AAAAH! She was one lucky woman! I loved his poem even more than the first one I read! I love the rhyme scheme and the words flow very nicely! The story was awesome too!!!!

[moonlit_cove]

Thank you, kindly. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for taking the time to read it and review. I'm very grateful.

[Quinn W]

No problem!