Last Sunday, after the church service
While having an hour to rest before my guitar practice
I decided to have lunch under a tree
On my way, I felt a pair of eyes following me
Looking back, I was met with a beautiful smile
Of course, I changed my direction and said Hi
Sat on the bench he was sitting on

I realized my new friend was quiet
And had some unique facial features
Slanted eyes, short neck, flat head, flattened nose
His ears were so distinct
His cheeky smile was accompanied by sparky eyes
He told me his name was Trisomy 21 and he was 24
And immediately, I realized
My new friend is an adult and not a child

Some ladies who were sitting behind us were chatting
I heard them telling a woman how unlucky she was
They said she had a...