I Do Not Know You, Yet . . .

I do not know you, yet when I see something nice has happened in your life, I am happy for you.

I do not know you, yet when I read of your accomplishments, I am proud of you.

I do not know you, yet when I witness your sadness, it brings my own tears.

I do not know you, yet when I discover your joy, it fills my heart.

I do not know you, yet when I look at photos of you, I feel as though we've met, another time, another place.

I do not know you, yet if I heard someone disparaging you, I would defend you.

I do not know you, yet there are times I believe I know what you're thinking, or feeling, as impossible as that may seem.

I do not know you, yet I know that your concern is in not wanting to let people down.

I do not know you, yet I know you aren't always forthcoming when you believe you will be letting me down.

I do not know you, yet I believe that above all else, you have a selfless heart.

I do not know you, yet your smile can bring the same to me, even across a thousand miles.

I do not know you, and likely never will, yet I will hold a special place in my heart for you for the rest of my days.