You may meet someone new as they are passing by

A smile and hello and you go on with the day

Not a second thought given as to who and/or why

A stranger that passed and continued on their way

You see them a second time, maybe same place

Again a smile and hello is all that you can find

But this time a glint of recognition crosses their face

They look into your eyes and respond in kind

Your paths cross a number of times through the weeks

Always you exchange a smile and hello

Your smiles more genuine each time they speak

Not quite as forced as ever onward you go

Then one day their smile is barely there

You pause and ask "How are you today?"

Now they stop and take time to share

Just a few words and then off on their way

Next time you meet they ask how you are

And little by little you learn more and more

You still walk on by but not quite as fast or far

You will see them again of that you are sure

The months go by and turn into years

You find yourself hoping these meets never end

This stranger now shares your smiles and fears

And you realize they have become your friend

How did it happen and exactly when

There is no way of knowing the day or the hour

You just spent some time again and again

And slowly the budding friendship flowered

So dont pass by a stanger without a smile on your face

Each and every person you meet is a potential friend

They show up at odd times and in the most unlikely place

Just be friendly and you will attract one in the end