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A Joy To See

Observing kindness, can bring one such joy. Kindness to his mom, by a little boy. Moms on the couch, all tired and unhappy. The child asks, “does mommy need a nappy? The family next door has four active boys. They’re all under six, they make lots of noise. A neighbor saw the mother was worn out, offered to take them for a walk-about. I saw a man asking, “what’s the matter?” The boys then told him, “we have no ladder, Our football got stuck up in that oak tree.” “That’s not too high for me, I’ll get it free.” When people or being like they should be, The kind things they do is a joy to see.

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Komal Walimbe

Date: 1/21/2023 6:29:00 AM

Beautiful write and great story! Wonderfully penned... glad to see humanity does exist! :)

Bill Baker
Date: 1/21/2023 7:57:00 AM

Thank you, my friend, for reading and commenting on my poetry. :-) I'll be back soon to read more of yours and write more of mine. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Valsa George

Date: 11/7/2022 4:52:00 AM

To a man of goodness at heart, sighting every little act of kindness is a joy. A self centerd man never sees such acts. Even if he sees, he doesn't feel anything great about them. A beautiful sonnet dear Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 11/7/2022 7:10:00 AM

Thank you for your thoughtfulness when commenting. You often give me thi9ngs to think about that are helpful to my growth, Valsa. I prayer for eyes that see the needs of those around me and it seems to help with my awareness. It is so easy to get wrapped up in our own thoughts and needs and forget about others. May God bless and keep you, my dear friend. Bill

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/3/2022 12:37:00 PM

Hello Bill, There are kind people in this world. Your poetess friend. Darlene.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/3/2022 3:32:00 PM

Hello Bill, you are welcome my poet friend.Enjoy your evening my friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/3/2022 3:15:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, my poetess friend, Darlene. :-) Hugs, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/3/2022 6:47:00 AM

Those words, 'what's the matter' are so comforting one when is in need. Those simple words are powerful and bring joy to the giver and receiver--not to mention the empathetic looks that often come with those words. Over the past few days you've brought me joy by asking me 'what's the matter." you comforted me, dear hubby

Bill Baker
Date: 11/3/2022 3:16:00 PM

We can make it my Sara, faith and trust are the keys to a long meaningful life. Love and prayers, Your Sugar Bear.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/2/2022 10:24:00 AM

Beautiful ,this is how we all need to be

Bill Baker
Date: 11/2/2022 10:26:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. Have a nice day, Bill

Anil Deo

Date: 11/1/2022 11:43:00 PM

Yes and Amen. ThanX forvsee-ing and sharing

Bill Baker
Date: 11/2/2022 10:26:00 AM

Your welcome. :-) Thanks for the visit my friend. Bill

Speaks Volumes

Date: 11/1/2022 7:54:00 PM

You are so right Bill. Nothing warms my heart more than a show of kindness. Sometimes just a smile from a stranger, but human kindness is better than an electric heater on a frosty morning or an icy popsicle on a blistering hot afternoon. Love your poem, and love the way you think. Your friend Wen.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/2/2022 10:27:00 AM

Thank you, Wen I like the way you think too, my friend. Have a nice day! Bill

Panagiota Romios

Date: 11/1/2022 7:40:00 PM

Great story Bill, told in poetry for,m. A marvelous job and a message! Pangie

Bill Baker
Date: 11/2/2022 10:29:00 AM

Thank you, Pangie. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/1/2022 3:53:00 PM

I have gotten a lot of enjoyment out of the loving thoughts that you portray, Bill. The impact of even the smallest act of generosity may be significant.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/1/2022 4:37:00 PM

I agree, Lasaad, we never know the true influence, we, our thoughts, and our actions have on others and our world. Thanks for the visit and comments, my dear friend. Have a great week! Bill