in a world full of fear & violence,
there are good, honest people.

a man knocked at the door this morning,
I was hesitant to answer
because of his size,
because of the color of his skin.
I was in my robe,
I was alone.

10's of deaths in Grand Rapids lately
gang violence
people answering their door
& meeting the pearly gates
in a moment's time

this man
mistaken for a taxi driver last night
by intoxicated neighbors
safely delivered the women home
& returned this morning
to return an iphone
that had been left behind
by mistake

kindness
trueness
honesty.

& I feel ashamed for my fear
I apologized for my hesitancy.
he said he understood.