Notes About The Poem

It was the least I could do

I smiled and said hello
her loneliness ever so deep yet tangible
kindness ~ ointment to old wounds



Wordku: 5-7-5 words

AP: 1st place 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
wow, these words are poignant and powerful....compassionate as well
Gauthier Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Thank you very much, Sara ~
Poetrysoup Avatar
September 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
We need more of this in today’s world.
Gauthier Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Thanks for the lovely visit and comment ~ we all agree
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