Lawrence Sharp Poet Free verse

A Little Kindness Never Hurts

Sit with me.
Sit with me, ragged feral,
do not be afraid,
fight for no space uncertain,
you will be soothed, you will be safe,
you only need sit with me.

Walk with me.
Walk with me, stray mongrel,
do not remain unwanted,
contest no feeding rights,
you will be fed, you will be warm,
you only need walk with me.

Speak with me.
Speak with me, forgotten pariah,
do not languish discarded,
fear no further shame,
you will be heard, you will be seen,
you only need speak with me.

Lie with me.
Lie with me, downcast woman,
do not spiral into the abyss,
hold no omnipotent hurt,
you will be held, you will be loved,
you only need lie with me.

Stay with me.
Stay with me, you disaffected,
I will nurture the love
and banish the woe,
for an angel of succour told me
that a little kindness never hurts.

27th November 2018
Written for ‘A Little Kindness Never Hurts’ poetry contest,
Sponsored by Brenda Chiri

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Daniel Schack January 4, 2020 at 5:52 AM nice write. probably not nearly enough kindness in this world. feel free to see and/or comment on mine on poetrysoup. from daniel schack. happy new year. Lawrence Sharp January 8, 2020 at 5:16 AM Thanks for stopping by, Daniel, appreciated. Will check your works out soon.

Franci Hoffman December 29, 2019 at 8:37 AM A wonderful poem that speaks of kindness in a meaningful way. Lawrence Sharp January 8, 2020 at 5:13 AM Thanks, Franci, visit and comment very well received.

Charlie Knowlton December 26, 2019 at 10:28 AM Congrats on making the top 100 Lawrence. I do remember liking this poem. Lawrence Sharp January 8, 2020 at 5:12 AM Thanks, Charlie. Long time ago. If anyone still reads it, then it's all good.

David Smith December 23, 2018 at 3:04 AM I like your style and your use of words. This poem definitely not overcooked. Hope a little kindness comes your way over holidays. Best regards David in NZ Lawrence Sharp December 23, 2018 at 7:26 AM Thank you very much, David, and may your holiday season also be a very peaceful one. Greetings from Johannesburg.

Paul Ijileke December 13, 2018 at 7:09 AM hi, that's wonderful. Living it out will make our world more habitable. Lawrence Sharp December 13, 2018 at 9:35 AM Thank you very much for visit and comment, Paul, very pleased that you enjoyed.

Gabrielle Jordan December 11, 2018 at 2:09 PM Lawrence, that was absolutely beautiful. It spoke to me in so many ways that as I read through, I started getting a little choked up. It is such a simple thing to be kind. We all need a delicate word. Thanks for this! Lawrence Sharp December 11, 2018 at 11:05 PM Thanks, Gabrielle, really glad you liked it, and very glad to see you again.

Line Gauthier December 10, 2018 at 6:59 PM Wow - congrats on your most deserved top win, Lawrence. I love the way you constructed your awesome poem. Beautiful flow. Lawrence Sharp December 11, 2018 at 9:22 AM Thanks so much, Line, very kind words greatly valued.

Anne-Lise Andresen December 10, 2018 at 1:06 PM - Being kind is undoubtedly what people should put highest in everyday life, Lawrence :) - Congratulations on your winning poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Lawrence Sharp December 11, 2018 at 9:21 AM Thank you for visit and comment, SS, greatly appreciated.

Beata Agustin December 10, 2018 at 7:53 AM "I will nurture the love and banish the woe..." What a commitment! Your poem reminded me of the Lord Jesus' goodness and graciousness since He practiced loving kindness. Congratulations! God bless you. Lawrence Sharp December 10, 2018 at 9:35 AM Thank you very much for visit and comment, Beata; Peace and rest.

Sara Kendrick December 8, 2018 at 5:04 AM Interesting work. Romantic in an unusual way even though it seems to be speaking about a wild cat that once was domesticated? Sara Lawrence Sharp December 8, 2018 at 7:09 AM A wild cat can be one of any number of beneficiaries, or, just as easily, one of any number of benefactors. Thank you for visit and comment, pleased to have you here.

Darlene De Beaulieu December 4, 2018 at 5:49 PM Hello Lawrence,a little kindness never hurts. Two days ago i was in a line up for coffee at a coffee shop, A homeless woman was behind me, i spoke to her. We had a good chat, she told me how hard it was to beg for some coins for a cup of coffee.Then before she left, I told her to have a nice day. Bye for now. Lawrence Sharp December 4, 2018 at 10:29 PM Thanks for visit and comment, Darlene.

Harry Horsman December 4, 2018 at 3:55 PM Love the build up verse by verse, truly a beautiful poem.. love it.. Lawrence Sharp December 4, 2018 at 10:28 PM Thanks, Harry, very high praise from a fine poet like you, really appreciated.

Pashang Salehi December 2, 2018 at 7:18 PM Beautiful poem, beautiful rhythm ... Lawrence Sharp December 2, 2018 at 10:38 PM Thank you, Pashang, too kind, I appreciate your words very much.

Connie Marcum Wong December 2, 2018 at 3:10 PM Belated Congratulations on having this wonderful poem honored with POTD Lawrence! : ) Lawrence Sharp December 2, 2018 at 10:35 PM Thank you very much, Connie, good to have you here, and very pleased for your encouraging words.

Vijay Pandit December 2, 2018 at 8:30 AM Congrats for climbing the best poem chart, Lawrence. Lawrence Sharp December 2, 2018 at 12:46 PM Thanks Vijay; more than anything I hope to be able to write something once in a while that a handful of people maybe find halfway readable. Your ongoing support is truly valued.

Charles Messina December 2, 2018 at 7:19 AM The person you are shines through every beautiful line of this poem. I love this write, Lawrence...a fave keep writing. Have a nice Sunday :) Lawrence Sharp December 2, 2018 at 8:19 AM Thanks, Charles, your comments are always very greatly appreciated, my friend.

Jennifer Proxenos December 2, 2018 at 1:18 AM Hi Lawrence, There should be more people like you, for although this is only a poem, a little bit of ourselves is always present when we write poetry! I have commented on a poem you wrote with the poet Robert Lindley, an excellent piece of work. I don't know if you remember. A wonderful write, All the best, Jennifer. Lawrence Sharp December 2, 2018 at 3:11 AM Thank you very much, Jennifer, your words are very kind, and deeply appreciated.

Robert Lindley December 1, 2018 at 6:18 AM Please accept my belated congratulations on your beautifully written gem. I thought I had commented and congratulated you previously, my dear friend. That this fine poem inspired me to write to enter Brenda's contest is a testament to its high quality and poetic inspiration born from a great poet! Lawrence Sharp December 1, 2018 at 7:14 AM Thank you Robert, particularly special coming from a poet as inspirational as you.

CayCay Godwin November 29, 2018 at 11:58 PM Love your approach and content; an impressive write, well worth reading slowly that it may fully grab one. I like this very much. All the best ... CayCay Lawrence Sharp November 30, 2018 at 3:35 AM Thank you, CC, kind words very well received.

James Marshall Goff November 29, 2018 at 11:33 PM The world would be a better place...nice write, Lawrence! Lawrence Sharp November 30, 2018 at 3:33 AM Thanks, James, good to see you here, visit and comment appreciated.

Carole Duet November 29, 2018 at 11:25 PM Kindness so generously given in this lovely poem. Congrats on POTD too. Lawrence Sharp November 30, 2018 at 3:32 AM Thanks very much, Carole, very good to have you here.

Constance La France November 29, 2018 at 6:42 PM Congratulations on POTD with this awesome write, enjoy the honor ~ Lawrence Sharp November 29, 2018 at 10:36 PM Thank you, DH, very glad to have you here, and encouragement very well received.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 29, 2018 at 1:47 PM - It does not cost one calorie to be kind ... lovely p.o.t.d., Lawrence - Congratulations :) - And ... luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Lawrence Sharp November 29, 2018 at 10:34 PM Thank you, Sunshine, very pleased to have you here.

John Lawless November 29, 2018 at 1:15 PM brilliant personification of the "virtue" of Kindness in all its magnificence and succor. Well done and well deserved POTD Lawrence Sharp November 29, 2018 at 10:32 PM Thank you very much, John, appreciated.

Charlie Knowlton November 29, 2018 at 12:02 PM What a great poem Lawrence. Much deserving as poem of the day. Congrats. Lawrence Sharp November 29, 2018 at 10:31 PM Thanks, Charlie, very good to get your comments, and great to see you back in town (so to speak).

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