Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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A Little Kindness Never Hurts

Do you want to be a happier person?
      Do you want good karma to come your way?
Practice kindness in this cruel world,  I often do
    It's one of my most salient characteristics
                 A little kindness never hurts

                To me, there's nothing more
        Emotionally and spiritually rewarding
            Than knowing you've brightened 
 Somebody's day. I always feel good being kind
                 A little kindness never hurts
                     
           I find that it's a demulcent to the soul
        The measure of kindness, however small
     Is remembered by those on the receiving end
  It's a virtue my parents instilled in me as a child
                  A little kindness never hurts

          I'm proud to say that I'm kind, naturally
           I make an effort to practice kindness
    Expecting nothing in return. And I go to sleep  
   Satisfied that I've done some good in the world
                   A little kindness never hurts


STANDARD CONTEST 170,any form,any,theme,upto a max of 20 lines 
Sponsored by Brian Strand (Winner: 1st Place)
Date written and posted: 12/07/2018

"A Little Kindness Never Hurts" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brenda Chiri (Winner: 1st Place)
Date written and posted: 12/07/2018

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L. J. Carber February 5, 2019 at 9:00 AM Congrats on your win, Edward-- and yes, why is kindness so hard for us humans? Edward Ibeh February 5, 2019 at 2:08 PM Thank you so much L.J.!:-) We live in a cruel world, my friend. Kindness is always in short supply!

Line Gauthier December 10, 2018 at 7:02 PM Congrats on your gold medal win, Edward. Well penned. Edward Ibeh December 11, 2018 at 12:49 PM Thank you very much, Line!:-)

Connie Marcum Wong December 10, 2018 at 1:51 PM A beautiful way to inspire others to also give of themselves to help others. Congratulations on your wonderful win Edward! Happy holidays! : ) Edward Ibeh December 11, 2018 at 12:50 PM Thank you so much, Connie!:-)

Anne-Lise Andresen December 10, 2018 at 1:03 PM Being kind is undoubtedly what people should put highest in everyday life - Congratulations on your winning poem, Edward :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Edward Ibeh December 11, 2018 at 12:54 PM Thank you very much, Anne-Lise!:-)

Beata Agustin December 10, 2018 at 7:58 AM "To me, there's nothing more Emotionally and spiritually rewarding Than knowing you've brightened Somebody's day." Indeed, true; especially when you're moved and inspired by the Author and Source of kindness - God. Thanks for your reminder. God bless you! Edward Ibeh December 10, 2018 at 10:32 AM Thank you very much, Beata!:-) Much appreciated.