A Genuine Gesture

Genuine gesture from the heart
Is all that it takes on your part, 
Ripples of kindness, to restart ~

And you can bring in... change! 

Say a nice word, give an applause, 
Ere criticising, take a pause, 
Spread cheer when you can, just because ~

And nothing's out of... range! 

Show your cheek, go that extra mile, 
Be friendly with foes, not hostile, 
Practise these, you'll find it worthwhile ~

And get love in... exchange! 
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Poteet Avatar
September 3, 2023 at 1:02 PM
Wonderful thoughts on generous gestures. Congratulations on your win, Joanna. A fine read.
Merryman Avatar
August 30, 2023 at 1:51 PM
An excellent message, Joanna! Congrats on your 1st place win! Blessings, Kim M
Kendrick Avatar
August 30, 2023 at 3:05 AM
Congratulations on your winning work in Charles' contest. Way to go. Good rhyming here. Sara
Canerdy Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 7:10 AM
Joanna, CONGRATS on your win with this inspiring poem. Janice
Alex Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 6:14 AM
Change, Range, Exchange... Beautiful. Congratulations!
Messina Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 4:12 AM
Jo, very uplifting and genuine. Well worthy of a top win- "Just Because" I loved it! Congratulations on your top win! Charlie
Fowler Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 4:46 PM
Nice, uplifting poem Jo! Nice layout! :)
Braun Avatar
July 29, 2023 at 7:39 AM
An excellent, and encouraging poem, to be sincere. Love in return, more likely than not. Well done.
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