someone you never knew

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Some strangers might always be just that to you - strangers. Someone you never knew, someone you'll never know. That person could have been someone to you, but he or she never will be. Maybe your eyes meet while standing at opposite sides of the road. And then you jump on the bus you were waiting for. What if you didn't? What if you ran across the street?

You meet people, you talk about random stuff, or you might not even find the time to talk, or anything to discuss. No fire. No spark. No nothing. Or maybe there is something. But you might be too afraid to try. Unless you just don't feel like trying. Maybe you are a quitter. Or you just never bother to start anything. No point. Why would you.

How many individuals do you pass by on your way to work? You didn't even notice them this morning, did you? Think about meeting someone, seeing someone. Get interested in the life of others. Their everyday, and good days. 

The old lady in the park, smiling at you, and every other passing stranger. Remembering the good days, loving that she is the only one there who has lived her own dreams. And then you walk by a little boy waiting for the train. He's got a basketball in his arms and curly, black hair. On his way to practice, or going home to some angry dad, or a tired mom. He would probably tell you about it, if you sat down. But you didn't sit, did you? Maybe next time then.

They are all just strangers to you. Someone you know nothing about. You don't even know their name. The two of you could teach each other something. They all could teach you something. Meaningful, or not. Whatever. Something. You don't need to see them all as nothing but strangers. They might not be that strange after all. But I guess you'll never know, cause you never knew them.