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What Kindness Makes

Am I more than just a size Lustrous hair or sultry eyes Am I not what kindness makes Living in a world of fakes Am I more than skin or tone Yet enhanced by parts unknown Am I not of brain or wit Matters not. if I’m not fit Since I’m not of mass appeal Only of a face that’s real Does my value carry weight Happiness then set to wait What a world that cares for nought Souls with pain or scarring fraught Character, an honest choice Doesn’t seem to have a voice Am I more than just a size Yes, If I have opened eyes I will have what kindness makes Every ounce of love it wakes

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Valsa George

Date: 2/22/2023 12:47:00 AM

"Character, an honest choice/ Doesn’t seem to have a voice.... "You are absolutely right Mike. In our world, character is not valued . People do not know the real worth of love or kindness. Thanks for sharing your sweet thoughts.

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/24/2023 4:21:00 AM

Valsa, Thank you as always for your lovely and kind comments, your character shines through!!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 2/12/2023 2:09:00 PM

Oh, brilliant writing. I love this! Gorgeous. God bless you. Love, Gina

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/13/2023 4:17:00 AM

Thank you so much Gina xxoo

Bill Baker

Date: 2/12/2023 7:29:00 AM

It made you a very kind person, my friend. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your poetry, Mike. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/13/2023 4:17:00 AM

And you as well Bill!!! Thank you and Happy Monday!!!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 2/9/2023 11:49:00 AM

Of course, Mike! You are far more. Especially in the age of the internet where we never get to appreciate one another fully. NO GET TOGETHERS, NO PHONE CALLS. TO ME, ITS A MAKE BELIEVE WORLD.. Transformed people in real life value you totally. It’s more than hard on line. But you got your point.across very well . I love the last line best! A FAV poem my friend. Panagiota

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/10/2023 4:30:00 AM

Thank you so much Pangie!!! Happy Friday xxoo

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 2/8/2023 10:47:00 PM

As I read this compassionate Rhyme I wish these valid words were mine Nobody could have expressed it better, Mike; Truth and kindness in every letter. Well said, Take care, Shirley

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/9/2023 4:55:00 AM

Thank you so much Shirley xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/8/2023 8:57:00 PM

a lot of truth in this one, beautifully expressed

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/9/2023 4:55:00 AM

Thank you Andrea xxoo

Charles Messina

Date: 2/8/2023 4:21:00 PM

You have opened eyes, my friend. And I believe you always will! Another enjoyable read, Mike. Happy Wednesday :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/8/2023 6:50:00 PM

Thank you Charlie!!!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/8/2023 10:12:00 AM

There are many who state they are kind when they are not. You read them everywhere. Forgive and forget.

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/8/2023 11:49:00 AM

Thank you Victor!!!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/8/2023 8:50:00 AM

And the best of it Mike it costs nothing and really makes someones day. Hope your week is going well. Tom

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/8/2023 11:48:00 AM

Thank you Tom!!

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/8/2023 8:02:00 AM

Very nice poem to read today Mike. I love the last stanza too :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/8/2023 11:48:00 AM

Thank yo so much Heidi xxoo

Deb M

Date: 2/8/2023 7:42:00 AM

You know l am big into kindness poems Mike and l absolutely love this one…beautiful poem as per Mike!! Debx

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/8/2023 11:47:00 AM

Thank you so much Deb xxoo

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/8/2023 6:19:00 AM

I like the title and your message--well done as always, Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/8/2023 11:47:00 AM

Thank you Vijay!!!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/8/2023 5:49:00 AM

Excellent write! It should be on POTD! God sees even when the world refuses to see. God bless you, Mike!

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/8/2023 11:47:00 AM

Thank's so nice, Thank you Kim xxoo

Jenna Logan

Date: 2/8/2023 4:51:00 AM

Your character certainly has a voice, Mike. It's one that speaks loudly through your wonderfully phrased poetry.

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/8/2023 11:46:00 AM

Thank you Jenna for you kind words xxoo

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/8/2023 4:43:00 AM

- The world is full of fakes and bad people... we must try to avoid them... spread kindness and love - A beautiful and thoughtful poem, Mike :) - hugs

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/8/2023 11:46:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise xxoo