Seeing Blind Man....

On my way back to Queens this morning- there was the typical homeless man on the subway asking for change (as I just re read that... how horrible do I sound- I have been in this city for way to long- as I am now clumping all homeless people into a bunch. Where has my compassion gone? Has the city actually succeeded in making me hard??? Heaven forbid). But on top of begging for change and being homeless, this man claimed he was legally blind, with the seeing stick and thick black glasses to protect his eyes from the light. He made his way through our 6 train car, banging the ground with his stick and shaking the cup he held for change. Some nice man gave him a 5 dollar bill (very generous). I saw his compassion and searched my pockets for change but honestly did not have any....

But then something very interesting happened. When the man made it to the end of the car- he said, "God bless you all" and opened the doors between the cars and kept walking onto the next subway car.

Now someone explain this to me. If a blind man can hardly get through a subway car, how in the world would he be able to seamlessly transfer between the cars while they are moving??? Something just did not seem right. If this guy actually was blind, than wow- he has got some good skills, but lets be honest.... theres no way. At all.

After the man switched cars, I shared a glance with the man sitting next to me. It was one of those moments where we both were thinking the exact same thing, "Come on, really?" and we both laughed a little.

Just an interesting morning ride on the 6 train

Peace, Love and I can see you,

B