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For the Same Poem, Different Form Poetry Contest

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Kindness

Kindness - title and topic
(in free verse)

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.

Kindness - title and topic
(Rewritten as a quatern)

Sometime kindness is all souls need.
Think of a puppy wandering.
Give him shelter; cuddle and feed
this pup! It takes no pondering.

Think of lost kitties at your door.
Sometimes kindness is all souls need.
With pitiful mews they implore
that with comfort you pay them heed.

Why are so many filled with greed?
Destitute souls wander on streets.
Sometimes kindness is all souls need -
some warmth, some food, a bed with sheets.

Reach out to someone who feels blue.
Each day we can do a good deed.
Sweet words alone might even do!
Sometimes kindness is all souls need.
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Daniel Avatar
June 25, 2024 at 5:18 AM
This is lovely, two exemplary poems:)
Callus Avatar
June 25, 2024 at 1:48 AM
One can never go wrong by showing kindness! These 2 poems expressed in different forms go to prove that, Andrea. Best regards, my friend // paul
Magdalinos Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Hello Andre, a lovely poem. kindness is the most beautiful virtue of human being. dear Andrea well done. Have a blessed evening. Best wishes in the competition.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 5:58 AM
I admire you for writing for this contest. It is not easy but you’ve come up with a fun one!
Dietrich Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Thanks, dear Kim
Buhagiar Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 5:37 AM
Your free verse is excellent. You conveyed the same ideas without rhyme. Well done. Best for a win. Hugs.
Dietrich Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 8:27 AM
Thanks, Victor
George Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Beautifully done, Andrea. I liked both your poems on kindness. The same version in two different poetic forms. I am sure this will be placed high. All the Best, dear friend.
Dietrich Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 8:27 AM
Thanks, dear
Onclaud Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Well, I like both old and new, andie...they are impressive works! Gl in the contest...huggs
Christian Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 11:28 AM
A lovley write. Kind words or even a smile shows kindness In a world thats changing fast. We never know what someone is going through.
Dietrich Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Thanks, Diane
One Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Very clever Andrea, nicely done..
Dietrich Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Thanks, S.O.
Goldsmith Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 9:47 AM
I enjoyed reading both of your wonderful writes. Kindness is very important in life. Love your line, "Sometimes kindness is all souls need." So Very True... "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a great day writing away.........................
Dietrich Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Thanks. I think I am seeing most poems using the kindness theme
Mcintosh Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 4:35 AM
Yes. KINDNESS is the most precious gift and is much a gift to the giver as the recipient. I love this, sweet friend. God bless you, Love, Gina
Empress Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 2:20 AM
Always kindness is all we need sweet andrea! You did a great job writing the poem in another form. How clever and creative is it! And it is soulfully moving too! Pleasure reading this. Best wishes for the contest
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