Andrea Dietrich Poet Free verse

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!

We all feel miserable at times. 
Maybe we have fallen on hard times. 
Maybe we have simply had  terrible day.
Sometimes all we 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 us all -
Sometimes we simply hunger
For kindness.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Paige Hind September 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM So true....:) and I really love animals too

Constance La France September 2, 2021 at 2:03 PM Andrea, wonderful and congratulations on your win in my contest ~ love and serenity ~ Constance

Christuraj Alex August 30, 2021 at 9:12 AM Every being is hungry for love and kindness. Your writing is very beautiful. You have your simple spontaneous style. Congratulations!

Sneha Rv August 25, 2021 at 10:51 AM I think we all know this but not always when we need to remember it most :( lovely haiku :)

Unseeking Seeker August 19, 2021 at 10:03 PM Superb entry for the contest, Andrea!

Susan Lawrence August 18, 2021 at 7:38 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 August 18, 2021 at 2:03 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 August 18, 2021 at 1:42 AM I have never written a Haibun. You did very well. Best for a win.

Jan Allison August 18, 2021 at 12:33 AM beautifully penned Andrea, I especially love the haiku, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham August 17, 2021 at 11:35 PM A little kindness doesn't go amiss and costs nothing. Tom

Delice Arleen Skelly August 17, 2021 at 10:48 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 August 17, 2021 at 4:47 PM Love what you say in this wonderful poem on kindness. Kindness brightens up the world for everyone. love phyl

Sam Kauffman August 17, 2021 at 2:30 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.