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Hungry For Kindness

A small dog whimpers in the cold. All he needs is some warmth – the warmth of your heart, a morsel of food, and a cuddle. A little cat lonely by your porch, gazes at you with sweet kitty eyes, meowing and meowing for a dish of food. Maybe she is lost and wanting a snuggle from a person whom she has gone missing from! You feel miserable some days. Maybe you have had a bad time at work. All you really need are sympathetic words, a nice hot meal, and the gentle touch of a loved one’s hand. puppies and kitties and the kiddie inside you - hungry for kindness Aug. 17, 2021 N/A For the Kindness Poetry judged 8/21/2021 For the 'August 2021 NA's' Poetry Contest of Constance La France

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Constance La France

Date: 9/2/2021 2:03:00 PM

Andrea, wonderful and congratulations on your win in my contest ~ love and serenity ~ Constance

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/30/2021 9:12:00 AM

Every being is hungry for love and kindness. Your writing is very beautiful. You have your simple spontaneous style. Congratulations!

Sneha Rv

Date: 8/25/2021 10:51:00 AM

I think we all know this but not always when we need to remember it most :( lovely haiku :)

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 8/19/2021 10:03:00 PM

Superb entry for the contest, Andrea!

Susan Lawrence

Date: 8/18/2021 7:38:00 AM

Andrea, So very true. Simple words, acts of kindness and love and that special touch can heal us and help put a smile back on our face. I love puppies and kitties and the kiddie inside you - hungry for kindness A touch a pat, some food and some love for the animals too ! All the best, susan :)

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 8/18/2021 2:03:00 AM

So true Ria... a little bit of kindness, the warmth of it... means a lot... at times... to those who need it... so badly... Best wishes and hugs sweet friend... ~ Ani

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/18/2021 1:42:00 AM

I have never written a Haibun. You did very well. Best for a win.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/18/2021 12:33:00 AM

beautifully penned Andrea, I especially love the haiku, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/17/2021 11:35:00 PM

A little kindness doesn't go amiss and costs nothing. Tom

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 8/17/2021 10:48:00 PM

Love your haibun, your haiku finished the prose part perfectly Andrea. I love the idea of this form. Good luck in the contest..Delice

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 8/17/2021 4:47:00 PM

Love what you say in this wonderful poem on kindness. Kindness brightens up the world for everyone. love phyl

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/17/2021 2:30:00 PM

This one really tugs at the heart, Andrea! I love the way you integrated the concepts of kindness and examples along with a gentle reminder that all of us need a "snuggle.". So nicely written. All the best for the contest.