Acts of Kindness
ACTS OF KINDNESS
In diamonds, we look for the three C's
cut, carat and clarity, we consider
In kindness, we avoid the three C's
criticism, comparison and complaint, we defer
What the world currently needs
is its peoples good deeds.
Look around and you see madness;
in forms of selfishness, shamelessness,
boastfullness, rudeness and meanness.
Greed, self-satisfaction and self-gratification abound;
however, we can also see goodness is still around.
We can all contribute to mankind
by giving and being so kind.
Although, we have an idea that giving is always financial
and costly to be beneficial.
Giving kindness is natural and simple,
as it comes from our heart; it's that simple.
Remember the three C's to avoid, as you do the acts of kindness
for avoiding them will open your heart and your senses.
Hold back to criticize and begin to empathize
for you are not perfect and no one is perfect.
In totality, we are all imperfect.
Stop comparing and start accepting,
for no two people are the same and alike.
Even identical twins are not a hundred percent the same or alike.
Accept what you cannot change,
for you cannot change a person unless that person would change.
Refrain from complaining and begin listening.
Open your heart and try understanding,
what works for you, may not work for someone else
or you have not gone through, what someone has gone through.
Smile and compliment, as these are good
gestures that would make someone feel good.
Give what you do not need,
that others can use or may need.
Reach out and touch someone,
a phone call or a note can lift up someone.
Think of other possibilities you can contribute to mankind.
Let your imagination roam to be more kind.
THIS THANKSGIVING IS HARD ON EVERYBODY WITH THE SOARING PANDEMIC. WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IS KINDNESS. OPEN YOUR HEART AND REACH OUT. HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
I AM SHARING THIS POEM, ONE OF THE POEMS IN MY PUBLISHED BOOK.
Marilene Evans
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