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An English sonnet with 10 syllables per line.

Written for Miranda Hawley's, 'What to search for poetry contest.'

To write a maximum 14 line poem using the exact term, 'I care I search.'

What words did you use to make someone smile? Did you reach out to change a stranger’s day? The smallest gesture makes it all worthwhile, an act of kindness soothes tired tears away. Compassion's inborn into humankind. You can be a tower that shelters pain. Empathy helps a confused state of mind. Wipes away doubts, so sadness won't remain. When bullies mock those seen as different, it leads to anguish and feeling broken. Educate those who's heart's are ignorant. I care I search for those left forsaken. When souls fall give them the power to rise. Paint a masterpiece with strokes that are wise.

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Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 11/18/2023 11:34:00 PM

This is beautiful Silent One, and it is true of you. I love this and will put it in my faves along with many others of your beautiful pen!

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 11/18/2023 11:36:00 PM

Oh, hmmm, I already added it sometime in the past, it was 'Previously Added' lol. My older age is showing! Well, as if I've read it for the first time, I love it just as much :)

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 11/8/2023 5:10:00 PM

A Silent Opus A poem that unfortunately only goes and should be used to prove the point Where and how on earth have we gone and gotten so far wrong When empathy and compassion have to be sought rather than found and to be expected and taken for granted

Susan Manley

Date: 10/28/2023 8:42:00 PM

AH HA a poet knight. I used to unmitakely take bullies to task and unmask their nasty ways. Give them free publicity and then shine them on. It was best when I was a gorgeous young thing. Now I fear its just an older women's "karen rantings". So I have to play the "cool kid ya wanna be in with". ( its so boring). Love this poem.

Hilo Poet

Date: 10/21/2023 8:46:00 PM

Yes, uplift the downhearted and those whose spirits are low. Amen to that, Silent One! A natural consequence unfolds another blessed 1st placement, my friend! Aloha, William

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 10/14/2023 4:26:00 PM

This is so beautiful Silent One! It takes a kind and compassionate person to write such a poem as this masterpiece! I love it, it is a fave for me!!

Bill Baker

Date: 10/13/2023 4:35:00 PM

Paint a masterpiece with strokes that are wise. As you have done here with this caring poem, Silent One. There's so much we can do on a daily basis that would help heal much of the pain we are surrounded by. Thank you for encouraging us to act that other can make it through their day. A FAV for my list, dear friend. Good luck in the contest! A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 10/13/2023 12:36:00 PM

Your words are so right and full of wisdom. I so agree. love phyl

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/13/2023 10:02:00 AM

SO, your opening line drew me into your wisdom and elegant perceptions and carefully chosen words on the choices we make to either create an avalanche of love that changes hearts or be a destructive force that tears down the people we encounter. This is an eloquent challenge to be bridges of love and compassion. Thank you for this poignant poem especially at this time in history! Congratulations! Blessings to you!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/11/2023 9:32:00 PM

Silent One, a huge CONGRATS on your win with this lovely, expressive sonnet. Janice

Karen Jones

Date: 10/11/2023 7:39:00 PM

Congratulations on a win!

Paige Hind

Date: 10/11/2023 7:14:00 PM

I agree with your poem! A lot of wisdom here!

Miranda Hawley

Date: 10/11/2023 6:36:00 PM

Care and compassion to others and seeking out those who need kindness, great job! Congratulations on your win in my contest.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/8/2023 2:04:00 PM

How lovely and beautiful this poem is,to include and not exclude,to embrace and not ignore,to compassionate not cold,to love a little bit more..To be a good person..A great friend . Thankyou for being allof that S.O.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/8/2023 6:33:00 AM

Superbo!

Hiya Sharma

Date: 10/8/2023 1:45:00 AM

This sonnet is so precious and is definitely going in my FAVs, Silent one. You always weave such eloquent images along with emotional sentiments that touch the reader's heart, truly! As it's said, we don't know how a person is suffering in the background and thus, small acts of kindness can atleast wipe tears off and bring smile even if for a moment.. Materialistic things hold no importance in front of kindness and empathy.. And the joy they can bring! I can deeply connect with this poem a lot

Hiya Sharma
Date: 10/8/2023 1:47:00 AM

To find genuinely supportive and honest people in this lifetime, who actually care for us, is truly a blessing and they are the ones to be cherished forever.. Your poem reflects deep sense of wisdom and as always, it made me think n feel so much..your wordplay is absolutely wonderful here and the rhyming flow is brilliant!

Maria Williams

Date: 10/8/2023 12:29:00 AM

I've seen your compassion, seen your kindness, seen the way you've made people smile. S1 when God handed out his most important gift, empathy. I think he favored you with the most, because he knew how difficult your journey would be..Good on you my lovely bestie. You're doing an awesome job.. ,

Valsa George

Date: 10/7/2023 9:21:00 PM

"I care I search for those left forsaken." A beautiful sonnet emphasizing the one quality- compassion, that can be placed next to love. Only a loving heart can house compassion, both being complementary. These are the two qualities I value most in my life. When we think of the forsaken, we must know that our little problems are nothing. Our kind words and little acts of kindness can wipe away another's tears. A soul touching poem dear Silent One.

Yann Rolland

Date: 10/7/2023 8:21:00 PM

so wise advises, " l'éducation est le nerf de la guerre" dit on en français, tahnks for the precious poem SO have a sweet sunday

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/7/2023 4:00:00 PM

Oh dear Silent Soul, you do this every day of your life, encourage the broken hearted to rise again. I always feel the strength in your poetic words, Always :)

The Situation

Date: 10/7/2023 3:15:00 PM

Yes it was delightful. and had a subject easy to follow.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/7/2023 2:50:00 PM

a delightful poem, Silent One! Your words struck a chord with me, for I, too, believe that compassion is inborn. I see it in small children who are yet untarnished or hurt. The 2d verse was truly meaningful for me...the word are tenants for being compassionate. I saw bullies when I was teaching and personally encountered them in the workplace. I believe bullies are frightened people who project their fear onto others in the form of harsh words and violent actions. Enough psychology. Splendid!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/7/2023 1:59:00 PM

'When bullies mock those seen as different..... it leads to anguish and feelings broken..... Educate those who;s hearts are ignorant '. They need kindness and compassion everyone should practice, love thy neighbor as yourself, but do we all, if we all search our hearts are we true to ourselves. I Have noticed that women, men and sadly children who are for example confined to a wheelchair, are never visibly happy, they know what others think and say. A lovely poem my friend truly compassionate and sensitive. Hugs and blessings Jennifer

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 10/7/2023 1:36:00 PM

A wonderful poem. We should always act in kindness because sometimes, it is kindness that we need from others.

Fading Star Silence

Date: 10/7/2023 1:19:00 PM

Ahhh..anytime I read your poetry, it takes me to so many different layers of life! The divinity of the words you use, the expressions with descriptions that you weave so flawlessly, a smooth read and feel all the way from beginning to end, my friend silent one! It’s truly an honor to read your words, along this writing journey! And always with such deep and raw meaning behind your words, is truly thought provoking!

Charles Messina

Date: 10/7/2023 1:14:00 PM

Beautifull said and written, S.O. A little bit of kindness goes a long way. BOL in the contest. ~CM