sharing a moment

i was carting computers down a basement hallway, when a lady got in my way. we did the side to side dance, smiled brightly at our mutual politeness and shared a truly human moment.

only as she passed, did i finally realize (despite the tattered pink prom dress, distressed charcoal hair, goth-style make-up) that she was a homeless lady babbling to herself on the way to the restroom.