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“Good Day” is a poem by Max Burchett that introduces the concept of a new holiday, referred to as “Good Day," that is being promoted as a national day “for doing a little extra good." This proposed national day serves as a reminder for people to engage in small or large acts of goodwill, something beneficial, whether it's for the greater good, for friends, for family members, or even for strangers. This poem suggests that by each individual taking a small step forward and then collectively making a significant leap, it is possible to improve the world, even if only for one person or for all.

The poem stresses the significance of spontaneous, kind gestures, urging individuals to follow their intuition and take action based on what they believe is right. It emphasizes that now is the moment to act, as the future is uncertain for us all and there might not be another opportunity. The poem concludes by reinforcing the importance of a "Good Day" – a day dedicated to acts of kindness, compassion and betterment.

Good Day By Max Burchett

by Maxwell "Max" Sebastian Burchett


I present these lyrics today,
For you to consider if you would,
An idea I propose, to find a way
To designate a day for doing good.

It is about time now
We start finding a way
That leads us somehow
To a brighter day.

Whatever it takes
Now before it is too late,
One little step by each, then a giant leap by all
That might improve the world for one, or all.

These rhymes propose a new holiday.
A new national day, call it what you may,
Perhaps Pay-It-Forward Day.
No, let’s say “Good Day!"

A day recognized as a time to remind,
A new day when all of goodwill,
If they can, if they will,
Do one thing for the good.

For a friend, or
Even for a foe,
For family, or
For a stranger you do not know.

A day set aside
Dedicated to making one small thing better,
Lifting one person higher,
Together, many higher and higher.

An extra, kind gesture unplanned,
Whatever you feel you should,
A kind word, maybe something grand,
An unexpected act of good.

Now is the time.
We do not really know
If we have one day more.
Now is the time for a Good Day!

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Franci Hoffman October 16, 2023 at 3:59 PM Beautiful heartfelt words reflecting on an unfortunate situation. A kind gesture to the unfortunate can go a long way. Max Burchett November 2, 2023 at 9:11 AM Hi Franci, Thank you for your comments!! I appreciate that. And wishing you a Good Day! Best, Max

Aly Bahr October 16, 2023 at 3:46 PM My heart is with you on this. Beautiful! Max Burchett November 2, 2023 at 9:13 AM Good Morning Aly, And thank you for your comment and being with me on the Good Day! Here's hoping. Best, Max

Daisy Meadows September 19, 2023 at 1:11 AM A beautiful poem. Well written. A good day would make a difference to so many people.I have a poem on Poetry soup that I wrote called World Peace. Kindness goes a long way.