This Buck Doesn't Stop

--by Ashish, posted Jan 14, 2006

About a year back, I got off the train and was waiting for my ride to come pick me up. Suddenly I felt the inspiration to write a poem. I looked around and found a pen, but no paper. There was not even a scrap of paper in site. Bummer!

So I sat there for a moment in a predicament, alone with the stunted inspiration. Then looked around a little more. It turned out that in my wallet I had a dollar bill. Looking at it a little more thoroughly, it became clear that there was very little writing surface on the dollar. But I could write something...

So I took my pen and wrote something like this:

"This is a very special dollar - given to you with love. Do not keep it. Do not spend it. Pass it on. Give it to someone else with love, and watch it spread."

I then decorated the bill with hearts, trying to fill it with as many good vibes as I possibly could.

Sitting near me was a woman who was also waiting for a ride. She seemed a bit anxious. I walked up to her and said "This is for you."

Surprised to be given a dollar, she took a second look and read it. All of a sudden her mood shifted from anxious to warm and she gave me a big hug and thanked me.

I realized that if this was the reaction from just one stranger, then this wave of warmth would probably continue on indefinitely.

My ride came, and we drove off. Somehow, though, I feel this is not the end of the story.

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Posted by Ashish
Jan 14, 2006
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Readers Comments

isaac wrote: That was really nice

rye wrote: It is really impressive. I can feel your love.

elyn wrote: Very nice of you.

shea wrote: I loved it.

sud wrote: With love and affection we can solve the many problem those we can't solve with only money. Here the single $ with love is worth more than a billion $s. Love to share.

BornToHelp13 wrote: Wow! That was brilliant friend! I hope you dont mind me asking but can i use your idea? I think that dollar would have a nice adventure. It was so nice of you to think such a wonderful thing! I bid you a wonderful life and may think more brilliant ideas!

=)

Spoonerism wrote: That's a great idea. Shame our £1 note was scrapped in favour of the coin. But i'm sure there's a way to do this here in london! Wow, your story is from 2006, hope you still receive the e-mails. Thanks for sharing!

moni wrote: Luvvddd ittt.

God bless u
:):)

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