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Posted on December 10, 2019 by beth

it was a quiet, simple act

a couple walking in my direction

stopped

the man bent down

to tie his companion’s shoe

and in this tiny moment

revealed his heart.

—

“let me tie your shoes. i don’t want you tripping and falling for someone else.”

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riol.angel on December 10, 2019 at 5:15 am said:

Precioso!!!

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- beth on December 10, 2019 at 6:01 am said:
  
  thank you –
  
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Chatter Master on December 10, 2019 at 5:54 am said:

Recognizing such acts shows what your heart values. ❤

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- beth on December 10, 2019 at 6:02 am said:
  
  it does –
  
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Inkplume on December 10, 2019 at 6:47 am said:

A gesture that is simple yet so beautiful.

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- beth on December 10, 2019 at 7:58 am said:
  
  That’s it
  
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markbialczak on December 10, 2019 at 6:55 am said:

That act says a lot, Beth.

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- beth on December 10, 2019 at 7:57 am said:
  
  It really does
  
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hitandrun1964 on December 10, 2019 at 7:40 am said:

❤

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- beth on December 10, 2019 at 7:56 am said:
  
  ❤️
  
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New Bloggy Cat on December 10, 2019 at 8:14 am said:

That’s true love! ♡(.◜ω◝.)♡

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- beth on December 10, 2019 at 4:12 pm said:
  
  It is!
  
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  - New Bloggy Cat on December 11, 2019 at 7:45 am said:
    
    (´ ▽｀).。ｏ♡
    
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    - beth on December 11, 2019 at 7:57 am said:
      
      ❤️
      
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Peter Wells aka Countingducks on December 10, 2019 at 8:38 am said:

Kindness can never be anything but beautiful

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- beth on December 10, 2019 at 3:13 pm said:
  
  I so agree
  
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Jim Stewart on December 10, 2019 at 9:54 am said:

Precious moment, captured and shared. Good for him; good for you.

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- beth on December 10, 2019 at 3:13 pm said:
  
  Yes, for all
  
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June Lorraine Roberts on December 10, 2019 at 10:18 am said:

The sweetest of acts…thanks Beth

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- beth on December 10, 2019 at 3:13 pm said:
  
  It was
  
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John Holton on December 10, 2019 at 11:35 am said:

How sweet…

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- beth on December 10, 2019 at 3:12 pm said:
  
  Thank you
  
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Bette A. Stevens on December 10, 2019 at 5:58 pm said:

Beautiful poem and I love the quote! ❤ Precious…

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- beth on December 10, 2019 at 9:00 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much, bette
  
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edyjournal on December 10, 2019 at 6:59 pm said:

I’ve had someone tie my shoelaces but it was prompted, and so the person didn’t get full credit. 🙂 I would love to experience the unprompted version someday. I love this kind of gesture, and I’m glad you see something in it too. Thank you for sharing your observation!

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- beth on December 10, 2019 at 8:59 pm said:
  
  I agree, and my pleasure
  
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Jim Borden on December 10, 2019 at 7:01 pm said:

how lucky you were to witness that. I’m sure it put a smile on your face and a glow in your heart.

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- beth on December 10, 2019 at 8:59 pm said:
  
  Yes, to all of that
  
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lesliejochase on December 10, 2019 at 11:33 pm said:

Beautiful, Beth!

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- beth on December 11, 2019 at 5:32 am said:
  
  thank you –
  
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Kiki on December 11, 2019 at 2:52 am said:

I do that for my mum when I visit. A beautiful gesture and more beauty and love for you to see & catch it AND pair it with this magnificent quote! LOVE

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- beth on December 11, 2019 at 5:31 am said:
  
  that is so sweet. and I had to take the picture fast, I didn’t want to intrude on their moment. ) thank you
  
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thewonderer86 on December 11, 2019 at 3:48 am said:

That’s so sweet!

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- beth on December 11, 2019 at 5:31 am said:
  
  it was )
  
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Photography Journal Blog on December 11, 2019 at 1:59 pm said:

That’s so beautiful.

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- beth on December 11, 2019 at 2:04 pm said:
  
  Thank you-
  
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Margie on December 11, 2019 at 8:47 pm said:

A special moment captured by you with your picture and poem.

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- beth on December 11, 2019 at 9:16 pm said:
  
  thank you, Margie –
  
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Jennie on December 13, 2019 at 8:35 pm said:

❤️

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- beth on December 13, 2019 at 11:08 pm said:
  
  Thanks)
  
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  - Jennie on December 14, 2019 at 6:49 am said:
    
    😍
    
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ParentingIsFunny on December 14, 2019 at 6:50 pm said:

That is so sweet. And I love the very apropos quote to go with it.

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- beth on December 14, 2019 at 7:16 pm said:
  
  thank you so much )
  
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W.S.Thompson on December 15, 2019 at 9:45 am said:

Absolutely, beautiful!

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- beth on December 15, 2019 at 12:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much)
  
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