Grocery Store  - Part 2

The  other day when I was buying generic mayonnaise  
Which was very good mind you  
I had the unique opportunity to serve the public  
With two simple acts of human kindness  
 
I'm in the tuna fish section  
An older woman is perusing the many brands  
She asks if I can help with the cans on the top shelf  
"Yes" I say and reach and retrieve them for her  
 
On surface this is no big deal  
To her not being able to reach  
I've done her a great service  
I have a feeling she was there for a while waiting for help  
 
I proceed with my shopping  
I'm in the coffee section buying filters  
They are way up high above the coffee  
You've got to be at least 6' to reach  
 
Another older woman is looking up  
Politely asks if I can reach up and get her a box  
Of course I reply and retrieve the filters for her  
She smiles broadly and thanks me many times  
 
I take for granted my height  
I'm not super tall but tall enough  
Providing help to a senior citizen thrills me  
My city is often maligned for rudeness to which I disagree  
 
The footnote of this little story is more about me  
Both women got their products and went on their way  
I lost my Mom a few years ago, her memory strong in my mind  
For a few small gestures I had a chance to be a son again