I happen to be very attractive

A New York subway story

Ladies and gentleman. Please may I have your attention. I'm pretty sure many of you know me already. I'm out here every night. I've been out of job for two years now. I've been looking for work all day. Things are tough these days. Excuse me ma'am.
I'm hungry and tired. If you have any change, I'd appreciate any help. If you have any food to give me, please put your money back in your pocket, I'd take any food in your bags. And if you don't have anything to give me today but if you happen to be really attractive, give me a big hug and we will call it even until next time. All right, I'm coming through that way. Excuse me. Coming through!

Well coincidentally, everyone in the train that day happened to be very attractive. And they all decided to give this homeless guy a hug. That night his stomach was empty but his heart was full.

Reviews

[Lady Tyke]

This made me smile. I love this as an idea! I get really annoyed when people walk by homeless people without even so much as a nod of acknowledgment. Just giving them a smile can be more beneficial than we realise. Unfortunately that wouldn't work on the London Underground over here, he'd probably get arrested!

[octane143]

What a great little story! Kinda sad that noone gave him food or money, but sometimes that close personal contact you get from a hug can be enough to get you through to tomorrow. I have a cute image of all these well dressed or goth people just hugging this guy lol! Thanks for the smile!

[Jay]

This is sweet. It brings attention to something that should be noticed by all. You CAN brighten a persons day with a smile or hug. Maybe it's all they need when they have nothing else. Nice work.

[Inda Lauryn]

Nothing at all like I expected. Short but sweet and with a beautiful point.

[Ben Umstead]

Again one of those great slice of life stories that have a slight fable quality to it too.