Stranger

A stranger passes by
Eye contact is made
Hunted, wary
Expecting rejection
Even attack!
Ready to defend
The moment passes, he walks away
Leaving me wondering
Why? How? Who?

I stop
Pause
Eyes closed
The pain of a stranger
Shooting out of eyes
Cutting everyone
Before he can be cut again

I stop
Sending light
Holding the thought
Of this stranger
Close to my heart
As I go about my day