I saw him sitting all alone - head in his hands-
A haunted look about him - like noone understands.
I wanted to walk up to him - let him know I care-
But like everyone else - I just kept sitting there.
I didn't know his name - and he didn't know me-
But the saddness reflected in his eyes hurt deeply.
I never knew where he lived - or anything of his life-
Never knew if he had children - or a loving wife.
Just knew he was sitting in this diner all alone-
A shadow hanging over him - happiness gone.
I wanted to reach out - tell him not to cry-
But all I saw was deep hunger hidden in his eyes.
A hunger for the life he may have lost long ago?
I wondered about it..but no way to know.
So much hustle-bustle - people hurrying by-
Never noticing the silent man -a tear in his eye.
He seemed so desolate - staring in his coffee cup-
I wanted so much to tell him not to give up!
I wanted to reach out to him...maybe hold his hand-
I noticed he kept fingering his golden wedding band.
Tear's fell in his coffee- pain deep in his soul-
His hungry eyes so bitter - so ice cold!
I walked up to his table - pulled up a chair-
Just wanted him to know someone was there.
Surprise in his face as I touched his hand-
I'd never seen such deep hurt in any man.
He held on to me as his battles raged on-
Somewhere inside he knew he wasn't alone!
No words were spoken - but he felt me there-
Someone to offer a rope- someone to care.
Holding on for dear life - he held to my hand-
In silence we sit there - me and this man.
I never knew his name or the place he abides-
But God, I'll never forget the hunger in his eyes!
Written By Linda M. Hill
