Part Two - Whatever

Take a moment
on the sidewalk
around noon
and stare –
look around
for the woman
with the twisted mouth,
hiding tears,
the five-year-old
tying his shoes,
the old man,
walking a tiny pink bicycle
and holding a balloon.
Tell yourself
these are the people -
What they do
might be of no import,
but maybe,
just maybe,
even seeing them,
has something to do with you
and what you
are supposed to become.