I pull on my coat and my scarf underneath.

 It's another frosty day in New York City.

 I stop at a crowded Starbucks and buy a coffee.  I take a sip

 Not quite ready to brave the weather.  The beverage

 Warms my insides and leaves me feeling chirpy.

I step outside and almost fall on a thick piece of ice.

 I look up hopelessly as a couple stares at me.

 I pull myself together with dignity and pride

 For I almost fell on my behind!

 It feels like a good day to go for a walk,

 I try to ignore the ice that clings to the rocks.

 I thankfully get to the park in one piece and all

 And laugh at myself as I take another step and fall!

 So much for not being clumsy. I limp over to a nearby bench

 Rubbing my hip trying to subdue the pain.

 I feel like I am about to cry but keep it together,

 As a little girl comes up and sits close by me.

What happened next warmed me more than me coffee,

 She leaned in and gave me a big hug saying she saw me fall and was sorry.

 After falling one time and bruising my hip I never felt better

On that freshly painted bench!