Just a stranger

It's funny how conversing with strangers can turn feelings of awkward loneliness into something above that. Taking you from the corner of a dark alley and leading you a street light. 

I just had a conversation with Mr & Mrs Solis (I think that's their last names) and Mrs Gardner. All three older but somehow found time to take an interest in me. I've always enjoyed talking to those who were well seasoned and aware of their surroundings.
Moments like this make me think there is still a bit of hope for mankind. That there are people still out there who want to see you succeed and hope you the best for the future. 

All the people that I have met and conversed with, give me confidence and encourage me whose lost hope not only in the human race but confidence in themselves. 

I am completely honored to have had someone made a huge impact on me and my life. 

Thank you to all. I hope we meet again or at least I can show you the same compassion and willing guidance you've shown me. 

I won't let you down. 
I won't let myself down. 

Times like these...

... I feel the most lonely.
This feeling has lingered  tastelessly for months now. It was present for days then weeks and now months. Most don't know my greatest fear but it's not loneliness, it's being left behind. The sadness it brings me is beyond what most see.

"Hey"
"hey"
"What's wrong?"
"nothing"
"Are you sure?"
"yeah"
"Stacy, really what's wrong? Your say one thing but your eyes say another..."

Truest words I have ever heard. I always hid my sadness from other. A simple trick I learned early at age 2. I only want to be saved from it and remove myself from the awful elements I'm thrown in. I wanna be safe but that'll never happen here.