Two Kinds Of People - Max Reif

[Larry Robinson]

Two Kinds Of People

We all get our signals 
mixed up once in awhile,
moving forward 
on the same part
of the sidewalk 
as someone
coming toward us,
then stopping 
before collision
and engaging in 
a little foot-dance.
Sometimes we even
repeat the whole business,
having both decided
to switch to 
the same
new path.
Finally, untangled,
we walk on.
Here Is where we see
two kinds of people.
Most look us
in the eye
with a smile, 
as if to say,
“Nice dancing with you!”
A few, though,
walk on
with no hint 
of recognition
or camaraderie.
It's chilling 
to realize 
the truth:
"for this person, 
I was nothing 
but a brief
obstacle to progress."

	- Max Reif
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