THE OLD MAN IN THE RESTAURANT

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I was once at a restaurant ;

a famous one in town ;

and there I saw an old man

whose face was held in a frown…

 

He was sitting in a corner;

his eyes fixed on the menu book..

I thought him to be a loner;

and gave him a rather wary look !

 

Just then a toddler running by;

tripped and fell down on the floor…

our old man didn’t even try;

to pick him up or hold the door….

 

I seethed with anger at the man;

and cursed him loud enough..

The old man heard and looked at me ;

and then he began to laugh…

 

He pointed quickly to his side ;

and my eyes followed his gaze…

A pair of crutches ,met my eyes;

and left me a little dazed…

 

Walking swiftly to our man;

I told him I was sorry

His face now cheerful and calm…

he told me not to worry !

 

But once I sat back on my chair;

I saw the gentleman leave…

Limping upto the waiter ;

he left him a very neat tip….

 

I realized then, how wrong ;

my opinion of him had been…

Since that day, I wait for long..

before judging a human being…..