A Kind Word to a Stranger

I was catching the train on the way to my university. I had a horrible headache I didn’t sleep well the night before and I had a 3-hour lecture and another 3-hour lab waiting for me. I felt like crying, I just felt so depressed. I didn’t get a seat and I had to stand the whole 45 minutes. I also realised I had left my lab book at home and would have to buy a new one on campus. I was having a rotten day and it was only 8:00 am.

I was just about to start crying when I heard someone sob. I looked up and saw this lady facing the door drying her tears. Her husband was standing behind her with his hand on her shoulder. My heart just melted when I looked at her. She was trying so hard not to cry and bring attention to herself. I felt so sorry for her. I knew I had a hard day ahead but I knew I would survive. I didn’t know who this lady was but I wanted to say something to her.

So before I got off I walked over to her and told her “Smile, you are much too pretty to be crying.” I got off the train before she could reply. I felt much better. So whoever she was I hope she is ok and I hope she knows that she made me smile that day.

- Tania

Posted 1 October 2006 | Link to This Entry