Rule of Three

The shadows that follow, still shadows to leave…

You’re neighbor, few words been said;
She asks of help, therefore you did.

The older man, at the corner store;
Not like the others, you’ve helped before.
Well dressed and clean shaven.
With false assumption, he’s become forgotten.
He’s in need of help, and help you do.

You return to gain your forgotten purchase;
Still, another corner store man, in need of help.
With a shrug of shoulders and bow of head,
A step to assist as you already did.

In short time, this hour, time that be;
All your doings come back, the Rule of Three.
All with hope, this shadow shall leave.