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Wednesday, March 15, 2017
THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS
Submitted to Midweek Motif
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March 15, 2017
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There are grandiose gestures
about which much is written
of strangers inordinately kind.
But the kindnesses small
for no reason at all
are meaningful too, I find.
If we became the strangers,
we could all be life-changers,
and perhaps change our own as well
If we look for the chance to
make someone’s eyes dance
we’d both feel a lift, truth to tell.
A compliment paid, a smile and a nod
Small things are time well spent
Some small chore
like opening a door
and gloom just got up and went!
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Hahaha. Let's become the strangers, then, who look for the ways to bring on smiles. It's in our power.
ReplyDeleteI love the rhyme and thoughts! Delightful!
ReplyDeleteSmall kindnesses make another person's day.Make someone's eyes dance...lovely thought !
ReplyDeleteI love this. So true, and I like the rhythm and rhyme of this poem, too.
ReplyDeleteI love this!❤️ Indeed, it is the small acts of kindness that steal our hearts!
ReplyDeleteThis poem made me smile. It also made me think of the late great comedian Robin Williams and all the awesome stories from his fans lifted by chance encounters with him, and it made me smile all over again.
ReplyDeleteThanks for making me smile twice!
Every small bit counts.. absolutely.
ReplyDeleteoh yes 'time well spent'...the most important thing to remember in life...love the flow and rhyme & rhythm...beautiful...
ReplyDeleteDoing things for others is indeed the best medicine!
ReplyDeleteWell said!! We are often guilty of forgetting the little things we do on a daily basis, which are unique to humans. The gesture of kindness is a rejuvenating act, and it should be shared in all relationships. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI like your attitude. Indeed....we all need to become the strangers....and kind!
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