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| Written by Foresight | |
| Thursday, 11 October 2007 | |
:::looking left::: :::looking right:::
It took me 2.5 seconds to figure out that the two able-bodied young men sitting nearby were engrossed in pretending that their eyes suddenly no longer worked and had absolutely no intention of relinquishing their seat for this poor wobbling woman. So I, of course, immediately hopped up from my seat and offered it to her. Her smile was so warm and gracious that even now, a year later, her exact expression and how good it made me feel lives vividly in my memory. Comments
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Good story. Its always good to stay positive even in the most negative situations. Positive people are infectious. I know Karma got that seat stealer as soon as she stepped off that subway!!!
Monique, its hard for me to understand how I can love and hate you so much all at the same time. I could hear you doing that West African accent so well. That comment really made me miss you all of a sudden. Anyway, great story. Its good to see that some of these young people still have some sense :)
 written by TPickens , October 16, 2007
thanks monique!
You were raised well monique, it is good to know that people stiill hold basic right and wrong values intact. It seem as a whole, that seniors are no longer valued or respected. The warmth of your story regenerates that value and shows that chivarly is not dead. The inner strenght and and obvious wisdom of the older woman that again as a whole, they deserve. There is still a whole lot that can be learned about life from them. Great story. yes I am infected.
 written by craig wise , October 19, 2007
good writing
It was a good story, but a sad realization of what our society has become. For me, it does not take me 2 seconds to realize that I should give up my seat. I thank my parents for that by instilling in me respect and honor to our elderly. I loved my parents so I would have natuarally saw my mother or father in that elderly person would have wanted anyone to get up without having to think about it. As far a chivalry, goes, I got to observe tons of it when I was stationed in the DC area during the Million Man March. I felt proud to be a black man that day. Fathers were setting the example to their sons by giving up their seats to the elderly, women, and children while explaining their obligation as respectable young men. Again, I can definitely relate to this.
We have to continue to challenge for strength of and commitment to community, old and young. I'm proud to know you have the courage to recognize that persistence, a positive eye, and yes patience are required. Well done!
Positive energy and Wisdom is something we need more examples of, of course. But we also need more lessons on character like that which was shown by the young woman getting up in the first place. So we got 2 lesson in one beautifully written story. Keep writing!!!
Yes, you could have taken your experience and pulled many things from it....I agree with your choice. It takes people like you and her, young and old to pass along life lessons that you pick up along the way. Her display of patience is surely something she learned and your display of kindness was also learned. Thank you.
 written by Ernestine , October 19, 2007
Monique. I Love you so much and it makes me feel so proud that your up-bringing is not forgottenn or lost regardless of the actions or non actions of others and that it rubs off on some others when they see the good deed of yours.
As the saying goes ...YOU DO THE RIGHT THING
What a wonderful young women you have become. It is apparent in your writing and in how you choose to live your life. Know that I love you and although we don't talk much, I talk about you often.
Monique: Even for those of us who know in our hearts that we would have done exactly as you did, I think it is very beneficial for us all to read stories such as this to simply reinforce our own values. Your writing is excellent! I never experienced a subway ride - until today. Your words put me right there with you - that, my friend, is some goooooooooooood writing. Keep up the wonderful work and I look forward to reading your next pievce of work! Peace Out!!
This is a GREAT story and it is something I witness from time to time. You are an insightful storyteller. You should certainly write more, maybe do a novel one day because I could see every little detail in what you wrote above.
seat thieves! what a great analogy of those who make illusions in our lives that leave us no where but stressed! :) great story
A very insightful story as a comment on human interacion in the world today. I would be interested in your thoughts as to the young man who eventually came to do the right thing.
This is an interesting story that may be applied to many experiences. I enjoyed the story and your writing skills. Unfortunately, we live in such a society where speaking out loud is the less desiirable thing to do. I'm happy the young man in your story "got" the non-verbal message and responded appropriately.
This is a very interesting and all too familiar story....this type of behavior happens all the time. I know you did a wonderful thing that day and I was touched and now my outlook will be different. I am humbled that my sons are quick to get up and offer their seats to not only elderly women, but a woman in gerneral and elderly men.
WOW! Heart felt, you pulled me into the story, as though, I was right there. You are awesome. Thanks
That was wonderful! Keep that inspiring perspective; it will take you far.
Monique, a delightful story and one of life's important lessons. For a brief moment I felt as if I was there watching these events unfold in front of me. Please take us on another journey soon.
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