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He's a kind neighbor

He's a kind neighbor, rare to find these days Helpful, respectful, giving in so many ways All the while his wife he loves is sadly ailing He provides day to day clearly, without failing Retired from a long working life, a thoughtful volunteer too Carrying a sense of humor that will help you laugh and renew He's a kind neighbor, rare to find these days He brings light with his presence and follows God's ways The world needs more people like him, neighbor to neighbor aside Bringing blessings, bringing light, where there's no need to hide Heidi Sands 5/13/25 (C)opyright

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/16/2025 12:57:00 PM

A full life! He mustlove having you for a neighbor too!

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/16/2025 2:53:00 PM

Oh, that is sweet Kim! Thank you very much. Your comments mean a lot to me :)

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 5/15/2025 9:27:00 PM

That is a true blessing Heidi, and rarely seen these days. Even my neighbors have pulled within their homes and rarely seen, they use to be outside and friendly, waving to one another, ready to lend a hand or kind word. The world has grown darker, and I think a lot of people no longer want to interact with anyone. If we wave at the new neighbors, they just look at us like "Weirdos" which hurts. So, we too have become more reclusive. It is sad. I miss the good ole days a lot.

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/16/2025 3:11:00 AM

Oh BJ . That is very sad. You are right. Lately, it is rare and such a blessing to be found. I hope things get better somehow. Thank you for your comment on this :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/15/2025 8:25:00 PM

A wonderful description of this rarer-than-rare species, Heidi. I remember people like this --- from the 1950's. Not since. The sickening '60's changed this country for the worse forever. I may be an 'outlier,' esp. among Poetry Soupers, but I find the '60's to have been one horror after another, and the Baby Boomers Generation, my generation, to be America's worst ever... on the heels of the Greatest Generation too. ~ Just Sayin'

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/16/2025 3:10:00 AM

Thank you for your input Gershon. It is sad situations like this can be so rare ! Have a nice day :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/15/2025 12:23:00 PM

Your "He's a kind neighbor" is a wonderful write/tribute. Good neighbors are hard to find. Glad you have them. Have a wonderful Spring Day writing away..........

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/16/2025 3:08:00 AM

Thank you Paula. I am grateful :)