Crowd rushed through the narrow lane
Faces tight with hidden strain
One soft smile refused to fade
Offered peace the moment made
Eyes met briefly guard fell down
Heart unburdened half its frown
Grief stepped back to catch its breath
Pain paused short of certain death
Not a miracle nor cure
Just a signal warm and pure
Human saw another live
Soul remembered how to give
Sometimes kindness has no plan
Just a smile from man to man
Gentle looks restore a day—
Light arrives in simple stay