Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

A Little Kindness Never Hurts

I’m at my happiest
When my heart overflows
With kindness and gentle compassion
And feel the energy of the universe
Radiating from my heart

I feel my best when I resonate
With the harmony around me
Finding ways to enhance
The tapestry of mankind’s brotherhood 
At times by gargantuan efforts
At times by seemingly trivial deeds

Always on the lookout to help and contribute
To make this world a better place
There is no end to the ways 
I can have a significant impact 
Though there's no way I'll never know
The ripple effect of my kindness

I’m at my happiest
When I recognize the beauty of humanity
And feel we are meshed as one solid community
Because I fit in and it is my honor and privilege to
Bestow kindness every hour every day of my life



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

Submitted on November 25, 2018 for contest A LITTLE KINDNESS NEVER HURTS sponsored by BRENDA CHIRI  -  RANKED 1ST

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Justin Raney January 29, 2023 at 10:06 AM Hi, I don't no any other way to write you a message. But being in not a premium member I can't make a contest. But I had one in mind. "Being January is almost over, surely you've written a new poem for the year 2023. I'd like to read it. Share with us what your first poem of the year is." Or something like that. If you wanted to. Line Gauthier January 29, 2023 at 7:25 PM Wonderful idea, Justin. Check your SoupMail for my reply.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian June 12, 2019 at 4:25 PM Line, if had's seen 6 months later where you congratulated me, I wouldn't have had opportunity to congratulate you also. Thank you so much for taking time to contact me. Until this week haven't posted anything since then, or been on soup. Thanks again! Line Gauthier June 12, 2019 at 5:10 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Barbara.

Purbasha Roy December 12, 2018 at 8:26 AM Congratulations on your win. Line Gauthier December 12, 2018 at 4:16 PM Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment, Purbasha.

Paul Callus December 11, 2018 at 11:44 AM I hope many others follow your example, Line. Loving and helping our 'neighbour' is what also contributes to our own happiness. Congratulations on your top win. Regards // paul Line Gauthier December 11, 2018 at 11:53 AM Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Paul.

Timothy Mcguire December 10, 2018 at 4:25 PM It tasks a kind heart to practice kindness and that is you. Line Gauthier December 10, 2018 at 10:58 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and compliment, Timothy. Most appreciated.

Connie Marcum Wong December 10, 2018 at 1:31 PM You have a beautiful outlook on the kind of ki dness this world needs Line. "The ripple effect of my kindness". A wonderful winning poem Line. Congratulations on your win.I got my entry posted too late. Happy holidays! : ) xxoo Line Gauthier December 10, 2018 at 2:01 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Connie.

Anne-Lise Andresen December 10, 2018 at 1:09 PM Being kind Line, is undoubtedly what people should put highest in everyday life :) - Congratulations on your winning poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Line Gauthier December 10, 2018 at 1:20 PM So true. Well said, Sunshine.

Beata Agustin December 10, 2018 at 7:45 AM "it is my honor and privilege to Bestow kindness every hour every day of my life..." Yes, indeed! By God's grace, you really can do so; and I'm personally touched by your kindness through your gracious comments. Congratulations. God bless you! Line Gauthier December 10, 2018 at 11:40 AM Thank you so much, Beata. Your kind comments are most appreciated.

Gershon Wolf December 2, 2018 at 11:38 AM So beautiful, Line! There's an ancient writing in which a prophet asks an older woman what wish he can grant her. She replies ---Nothing, for I am among my people. You have reformulated this piece of ancient wisdom in exquisite fashion. Simply wonderful. :) gw Line Gauthier December 10, 2018 at 11:42 AM Thanks for your most flattering comment, Gershon.

Rhona Mcferran November 29, 2018 at 10:35 AM This is so AMAZING. You've beautifully summed up what I feel is the most important part of being alive!!! LOVE and FAV this poem! ;) Line Gauthier November 29, 2018 at 6:56 PM Thanks for your delightful and much appreciated visit and compliment, Rhona.

M. L. Kiser November 27, 2018 at 7:05 PM More beautiful sentiments; wise words, as well; I wish everyone felt that way. Well done. Line Gauthier November 27, 2018 at 9:14 PM Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment, ML.

Mike Hauser November 26, 2018 at 3:44 PM Looking at others needs instead of your own is always best! Love it! Line Gauthier November 26, 2018 at 11:21 PM So true, Mike. Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Sylvia Coulstock November 26, 2018 at 10:21 AM I relate to these words so very much and from one soul to another bless you Line and thank you. Good luck also with the competition definitely a favourite for me.x Line Gauthier November 26, 2018 at 2:48 PM Thank you, Sylvia, for your most appreciated visit and comment.

Kim Rodrigues November 26, 2018 at 2:10 AM Lovely sentiments in this one, Line! Line Gauthier November 26, 2018 at 7:14 AM Thanks for your visit and comment, Kim.

Constance La France November 25, 2018 at 10:24 PM Line, a nice write for the contest ~ Line Gauthier November 25, 2018 at 11:40 PM Thank you so much. Most appreciated, Constance.

Caren Krutsinger November 25, 2018 at 10:06 PM This is the Line I know and love, well-done, perfectly done, exceptionally done, and I love it in every direction. I am FAVing it, Line. Line Gauthier November 25, 2018 at 11:41 PM How sweet, Caren. Most appreciated.