A Pleading For Kindness

It's always so lovely to receive kindness
when someone goes out of their way
just to be kind either by a word or a deed
when they do it really does make your day

To be kind is so opposite of hate
but so many seem to want to do hurt
the inhumanity of man so evident
makes one plead to clean up the dirt

A little kindness can go a long way
people will appreciate a token of a real kind
for its something that opens one's heart
then they may return it you will find

What a picture indeed what a photograph
seeing a person show kindness to a poor soul
a real broad smile comes upon the receiver
feeling that one indeed has filled their hole

So let us all try to be more kind
it doesn't cost much even just a smile
a little cup of kindness can mean so much
to the one who's not had any for a while

(The only religion that I personally embrace is the religion of kindness. - Leslie Jordan ( 1955-)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Burrows Avatar
April 2, 2021 at 4:26 PM
Gordon the poem reflects the light that you are. It is a wonderful reminder to demonstrate kindness.
Mcconnell Avatar
April 2, 2021 at 7:27 PM
Thanks Deborah, Glad you enjoyed it and found it a reminder for us all to be showing kindness. Trust all is well with you, blessings always,Gordon
Proxenos Avatar
March 28, 2021 at 5:19 AM
Enjoyed this write Gordon, a little bit of kindness goes much further than you will ever know! The lockdown due to the pandemic has brought people closer, not in proximity, but virtually.
Mcconnell Avatar
March 28, 2021 at 9:37 AM
Thanks Jennifer , Glad you enjoyed this one and indeed so true what you say about this. Take care, blessings always,Gordon
Hargreaves Avatar
March 26, 2021 at 3:23 PM
With this latest lockdown, I find people more friendly and willing to help. And more of them smile. Perhaps something good comes from these risky times. Tony.
Mcconnell Avatar
March 26, 2021 at 7:32 PM
Thanks Tony, Glad you liked it and all you say may be true indeed. Take care, Gordon
Devonshire Avatar
March 26, 2021 at 1:28 PM
Maybe if we remembered always to thank those who are especially good to us, we might see more acts of kindness. I love the thought that a simple smile can turn around a person's bad day. Great message, Gordon! Hugs, Carolyn
Mcconnell Avatar
March 26, 2021 at 1:58 PM
Thanks Carolyn, Glad you enjoyed this one and agreed with its message. Hope you're having a lovely day, it's a rather wet evening over here. Blessings and hugs, Gordon
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Hello Gordon McConnell, kindness means a lot to a person down on their luck. I once had a conversation with a homeless woman. i made her day bright. Enjoy your day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 26, 2021 at 3:17 PM
Hellom Gordon, yes i have enjoyed this poem. I did . Enjoy your evening my friend.
Mcconnell Avatar
March 26, 2021 at 1:56 PM
Hello Darlene, Glad you enjoyed it and appreciate your comment. Hope you're having a nice day, blessings, Gordon
Ball Avatar
March 26, 2021 at 6:38 AM
Wonderful wise words my friend. It's so important to reach out to someone who is having a hard time. When you find that you are too pushed to have time for a person then you are too pushed. The work will be there later but that person might not be. Good stuff my friend. Love your wisdom. A fave. God Bless, JB
Mcconnell Avatar
March 26, 2021 at 8:32 AM
Thanks Judy, Glad you enjoyed it and is so appreciative of this piece. You have brought some really good points here especially looking out for those having such a hard time, this is so important. Hope you're doing good, I got your soupmail today so will reply in a few days. God bless, Gordon
Merryman Avatar
March 25, 2021 at 7:27 PM
You are so right,Gordon! This world needs a lot more kindness and it costs so little! Blessings, Kim M
Mcconnell Avatar
March 26, 2021 at 8:27 AM
Thanks Kim, Glad you enjoyed this one and indeed we need a little kindness. Trust all is well with you, blessings,Gordon
Allison Avatar
March 25, 2021 at 4:07 PM
what a wonderful positive message you send Gordon and I really love that quote too:-) hugs Jan xx
Mcconnell Avatar
March 25, 2021 at 4:26 PM
Thanks Jan, Glad you enjoyed it so much and the quote too. Hope things are ok with you and keeping safe, blessings,Gordon
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