In Common

We all have things in common
And at times we'll intersect;
A simple conversation
May then cause us to connect.

It only takes one common thread
To get a friendship going
And soon enough, the laughter comes
While stories keep on flowing.

We share the details of our lives -
Our backgrounds, families, travels;
The wall we've woven to protect us
Rapidly unravels.

For though a new acquaintance
May not pose a threat of danger,
It wasn't long ago that person
Was a total stranger.

Yet if there is a chance at all,
Then people should converse;
Ignore the opportunity
And wouldn't that be worse?

The world is overwhelming
But it's wonderful to know
That sometimes we can all connect
And that's the way to go.