I smiled at you,
and I said “hello.”
You smiled back,
and we both continued on our way.
When we crossed paths again
in the next aisle of our local supermarket
you stopped me,
and you looked directly into my eyes,
and you told me
I was the most beautiful person you have ever seen.
I looked back at you
more than dumbfounded.
I am clearly not the most beautiful person
even in the supermarket that day
let alone being bestowed such an honor
as the most beautiful ever.
I told you
I am sure you are mistaken.
You said, “Oh no,”
I’ve seen many.
I’ve lived a lot of years,
and I have seen my fair share of people.
These days, I rarely encounter
anyone who even notices me passing by their way
let alone one who looks me in the eyes and smiles
and genuinely greets me.
You are the most beautiful person
I have ever seen.
I will never forget you
though many years have passed.
My skin is becoming more like I remember
thinking yours was.
You made my day.
You made my week.
Heck – let’s face it –
You made my year – maybe two.
I am still far from the most beautiful,
but you made me realize
beauty is so much more
than the physical appearance.
You – sweet, gentle man
may be the most beautiful person I have ever seen.
You impacted me so deeply
and so profoundly.
You taught me a lesson
I have carried with me through my life.
A lesson that has carried me through times
of darkness and doubt.
Beauty can take on many forms
and be seen through different lenses.
Sometimes beauty is a simple, sincere
“hello.”
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Truth!
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What a wonderful story!! Beauty truly is found in kindness and genuine caring of another person and your story proves that. I loved this story!
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thanks so much PJ! I will never forget that sweet man and the gift he gave me ❤
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I would be the same way. 🙂
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Love love love! <3!
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Thanks C! ❤
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He not only saw your outer beauty, he saw your aura. You exude warmth, kindness and compassion. Anyone who knows you can attest to that!
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Awh! Thanks sweet Bub! ❤ that is so sweet of you to say. I will never forget this few moments of life and the beautiful gift that sweet man gave me. xo
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A beautiful reminder! 🙂
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Thank you Ruthanne! ❤
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He is a very wise man…….you are beautiful❤️
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Awh! Thanks Joyce! He was a beautiful man. ☺️
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So gorgeous in every way Jodi! Yes you are beautiful inside and out and yes true beauty shines through!
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thank you lynn 🙂
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most welcome
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Sometimes that’s all it takes. Nicely expressed, Jodi..:)
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Thanks George. And isn’t that a beautiful thing that sometimes that is all it takes? 😊
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Thanks Jodi for the reminder! ❤️ I do like to believe we can all make a difference in this world just by being kind. 😍🌈
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Indeed! ❤️
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what a magnificent post Jodi. seriously. I could reread this, 50x. and amen to what Jill said!
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Just a smile, just really looking at someone…wonderful gifts. And we can give them for free! Thanks for the reminder, as Jill said.
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It really is quite easy and quite significant all at once 🙂
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I loved this story, Jodi! Such a good reminder for all of us. I know I tend to use the word “beautiful” to often, but when I say it, I mean what you are talking about in this story….. And the world needs more beauty!!!
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Thank you Ann! It was such a wonderful moment. 🙂
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And well deserved!
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Awh! 🙂
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Aww this is such a lovely message, Jodi! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thank you Carrie! 🙂
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You were blessed by an angel in your life! I love this…
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I surely was 😇. Thank Kathryn.
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