By Robert Drews An old something in overcoat and fedora stared at his runaway grocery cart, its contents spilled across the sidewalk and into the curb. A young something in hoodie and backpack walked up and the two exchanged glances. Wordlessly they went to work restoring the items to their rightful place.
Introductions followed.
“James,” announced Samaritan.
“Anthony,” answered Levite. “And may I interest you in supper at the diner nearby?”
“Right on.”
Two meatloaf specials and sixty minutes later, old something and young something parted. The day’s light faded but not the glow of their chance encounter.
This essay was submitted in a writing contest several years ago sponsored by the Reno News & Review. The subject for the essay was open-ended; the requirement was that the essay be exactly 95 words, excluding title. Robert Drews’s essay took second place, and “there were more than two entries — and even more than three”).
Robert Drews is the author of “Look for Something Good” available on Amazon.com
