Walmart was from Vietnam.
Since we had become friends I gave
Her a hug.
I also recognized the man who was
Trying to talk to her.
He lived in my neighborhood and
Was from Mexico.
The three of us tried to
Communicate with little success.
My few Spanish words to Jose were,
"No hablo espanol," and I knew not a
Word of Vietnamese.
But we laughed at our attempt to be
Understood, so much so that we
Were blocking the aisle.
Finally I said, "Smiles are the same in
Every language," which resulted in
More glorious grins of friendship.
We had connected.
When there are no words, a smile will
Suffice.