Ordinary Decency - Marvin Blaustein

[Larry Robinson]

Ordinary Decency

Now he was old and used a cane most of the time; on public transportation young and old
would offer him a seat. At first, the pride of his physical strength from when he was a younger 
man which had remained with him would not allow him to accept these kindly gestures. Gradually
he began to let it go; from time to time he took a seat unless there was a welcomed day when the 
strength would return. This grew into an acceptance, a gratitude, and an  admiration for the ordinary 
people whose simple acts of kindness just sprung naturally.

	- Marvin Blaustein