Lin Lane Poet Shadorma

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Constance's Beautiful Shadorma Contest ~ 3/18/26

Kindness Blooms in Merciful Hearts

"Only when we have known the darkness can we see it in others. 
Kind words to them are like morning dew, refreshing a wilted flower."
                                                                                      ~ by poet

Kindness blooms
in merciful hearts
with sincere
compassion,
as a gardener cares for
delicate flowers.

Empathy
for sorrowful souls,
tenderly
nurtures them
like rain nourishes the rose
when petals wither.

Be gracious.
Whisper in an ear
"Weep no more."
Let your words
remove the thorn from the stem
of a wounded rose.

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Paula Goldsmith April 2, 2026 at 1:33 PM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "Kindness Blooms in Merciful Hearts" write. Great picture/quote... Loving words are free. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Easter writing away............. Lin Lane April 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM Many thanks for your kind comments, Paula.

David Kavanagh March 19, 2026 at 7:24 AM Hey Lin, This one reminds me of Androcles and the Lion, it is nice to be nice, and it may pay off in our own hour of need, great one for contest, your quote really sets the stage! Cheers David Lin Lane March 19, 2026 at 7:38 AM Thank you for your insightful thoughts and comparison to helping someone, or something in need, even at a risk. I'm glad you noticed the quote... it really lays the groundwork for my lines.

Tom Cunningham March 19, 2026 at 1:14 AM A verse of wisdom Lin, love your quote, so true. Tom Lin Lane March 19, 2026 at 5:41 AM Thanks ever so kindly, Tom. A little understanding draws people together.

Tania Kitchin March 18, 2026 at 7:15 PM Lin, so beautifully penned. Love the analogy of taking care of delicate blooms with kindness and empathy that keeps them alive, the care needed to nurture them. Just like with people. Best for the contest. Lin Lane March 19, 2026 at 5:40 AM Thank you so very much. Tania. I wasn’t sure where to take the similarities but it seems to have worked. ;-)

Beryl Edmonds March 18, 2026 at 12:12 PM That’s lovely Lin, a few kind words is all it takes to take away someone’s heartache… Beryl Lin Lane March 19, 2026 at 5:38 AM They could make a huge difference to someone who needs a hand held out to them. Thanks a lot, Beryl.

Jay Narain March 18, 2026 at 10:34 AM Beautiful timely poem. Lin Lane March 19, 2026 at 5:36 AM Thank you, Jay.