Dixiethedog
Experienced
I was out with Dolly (my little Jack Russell dog) just before, when a lady walked passed us (or around us) with her head down and looking very sad. As I walked homeward, I glanced back to see her sitting on a park seat, again with head down, hands on knees looking lost to the World. So I walked back. "Hello", I said and asked if everything was alright. She mumbled something in response so I asked if I could sit down with her. After a few minutes of gentle conversation, she told me that everybody always leaves her and she has nothing. To cut a long story down a bit, I told her that my wife was away and that I could understand the loneliness of being parted from somebody and I (kind off in a different level) understood things. She told me that she was not eating and not looking after herself but then told me that she would be OK and that I could go. In my head I was thinking, should I ask her back to mine and offer her something to eat, a hot drink, and maybe some company? I must stress that she is not a homeless lady as she mentioned her house, and I would imagine she has cash. But the sad thing is, because I am a man, asking a female back just looks so wrong to so many people. Even though my concern was for her well-being.
So back home I came. Some people might say that I am stupid to be concerned about a total stranger, which I understand, but I am genuinely worried about her.
I did introduce myself (give her my name) and she told me her first name, I asked her to say hello should she see me out and about with Dolly and I hope that she does. One of my friends committed suicide and he was in better spirits than this lady.
I am going to take a walk back now and see if she is still around and double-check on her. I would do the same if it was a man by the way.
But I am worried. Am I stupid? Am I soft touch and easily taken in?
I know that it is not guitar-related, so excuse me, but I think everybody needs a friendly face at least once in their life.
So back home I came. Some people might say that I am stupid to be concerned about a total stranger, which I understand, but I am genuinely worried about her.
I did introduce myself (give her my name) and she told me her first name, I asked her to say hello should she see me out and about with Dolly and I hope that she does. One of my friends committed suicide and he was in better spirits than this lady.
I am going to take a walk back now and see if she is still around and double-check on her. I would do the same if it was a man by the way.
But I am worried. Am I stupid? Am I soft touch and easily taken in?
I know that it is not guitar-related, so excuse me, but I think everybody needs a friendly face at least once in their life.