Friendly Greetings

A smile,

a wave,

a spoken hello,

seems to cheer those who pass by.

i do not know all of there names.

Some are neighbors,

others,

simply passing by.

A street person,

a worker,

all on their way to some place else.

I did start it,

i know,

something inside,

prepares a greeting for each.

I do not analyze why,

I just do it.

Now those regulars turn,

facing me on my porch,

with expectant smiles.

They are not disappointed

and they go there way.

What does it mean for them?

I do not think,

i witness the smiles

and the waves

and the greetings shared.

I hope it does some good,

some how,

but who knows?