I was on my way home from a neighborhood walk about an hour ago.
Coming towards me my way was a 20-30 yr old man
Asked me where the bus comes as he needs to get to the hospital
I could see he was bewildered
Average man not too heavy or too thin
Looked so very tired and bewildered
I told him just up the block you will see the T for transit
Asked me what time it came, said I did not know
He than sat down on the grass
I proceeded home
Tried calling our local police dept but was after office hours, so I called 911
I have never called 911 or the police before in my 64 years
Told them a man needed to get to the hospital and seems something is wrong
They asked me was the man, Black, White or Hispanic
Me and my fiesta nature wanted to say are you kidding me, are these the only nationalities we can choose from!!
I said no he is Asian
So after I called I went back outside and walked back 2 blocks close to where he was
The police did come and chatted with him awhile
Than they all got in the police car and drove off
I feel guilty for being so nosey and going back to watch from a distance
I fell guilty for calling the police, years ago I would have said come with me I will take you
But nowadays you just can not do that
I am mad that I was asked is he Black White or Hispanic
Because we are much more than that
I am sad and happy
Happy that I believe the police got him to where he needed to be
Sad that he was so alone
Oddly I can still picture his face
Grateful I have a home
Grateful I have someone I can call if I ever need help
Thanks for letting me share
