It takes courage to greet a stranger
And seem to fail.
To smile day in, day out,
Year in, year out -
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Knew a guy like the one you describe in your poem. Enjoyed this one.
''Some things in life are hard to explain. Such as why in the desert comes the rain, And why thereafter each day A greeting from that stranger came.' Liked these lines.
It's the English way you know: Don't get too friendly too soon. He was a tough nut to crack though.
I think it is a love affair and it is nice to read.