TAKE A SEAT

Sometimes it’s smarter
to just sit there,
to just sit there
and watch the world go by. Try it.
Next time you’re at the Mall
look for those seats that
are strategically placed,
here and there along
the walking areas.
Sit. Watch. Look. Spy.
You’ll see much more
than if you’re just
one of the walkers,
one of the people on stage.
Try it next time you’re
at a funeral, wedding or family picnic.
Sit. Watch. Look. Spy.
Smile, because sometimes
you’ll catch someone else
just sitting there,
just doing the same thing,
just looking right at you.
Smile. Wave or wink to them
Life is good.
Life can be always interesting.

© Andy Costello, Reflections, 2010

Picture taken from the "Balcony"

of the Temppeliaukio Rock Church

in Helsinki, Finland, 2009