Kindness

Kindness can be as simple as a look or a smile...

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Kindness

Kindness can be as simple as a look or a smile,

Something that brings you warmth from another for a while.

Kindness can be a warm embrace and a few supportive words,

Which you can receive and digest, the sincerity heard.

Kindness is something we all need sometimes,

When life bites you or kicks you from time to time;

When you feel you are struggling and you feel you need help,

Good gestures and kind words from others will not be withheld.

Reach out when you need it, we all do sometimes,

Reach out to family and friends who stand by your side,

Pick up the phone even if you want to hide in a shell,

Because you can't get any help if you are silent and don't tell.

Know there is always someone who can lend a helping hand,

When you feel you’re going down in murky quicksand,

Reach out for help for someone can get there,

To help pull you up and out because they do care.

We are all built to help, every one of us,

Even if it's something as small as just to listen or discuss,

To help you stand up and get back up on your feet,

With kindness and goodness with each new heartbeat.

So recognize there is always kindness you can find,

When you are down and out and need it from time to time,

But also be a friend and freely give kindness to another,

For kindness is a warm gift we can always give to each other.

By Lise Parton

*photo courtesy of subhajit jana on unsplash