Kindness Never Dies

As I fall to wither, dust
I contemplate the things I must
                      More than just a memory
is what I’d really like  to be

And though I do grow short of days
I find, I entertain the ways
to elevate my lofty goal
to know the things that make me whole

Yet, after each accompaniment 
    of thoughts for yesteryear, I’ve spent
I still am baffled by the world
a patchwork of a flag unfurled

Unlocked potential, still to come
seems not for me as found for some
         Perhaps, it’s right before my eyes
it’s simple,  kindness never dies

For what could carry much more weight
and best of all, it’s not too late
a gentile aspiration still
but one that I can own, I will
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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De Beaulieu Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 7:35 PM
hello Mike Gentle, you are right kindness never dies. Have a nice evening my friend.xx
Gentile Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 1:37 PM
Thank you so much Darlene xxoo
Proxenos Avatar
June 2, 2019 at 11:16 AM
Hi Mike, Love this poem - kindness make the world go round ! Very well penned. Hugs, Jennifer.
Gentile Avatar
June 2, 2019 at 12:51 PM
Thanks so much Jennifer xxoo
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 2:33 PM
Hello Mike, yes the kindness is your own.Yes kindness never dies. Have a nice day my friend. xxxx-oooooo.
Gentile Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 3:02 PM
Thanks so much Darlene xxoo
Cunningham Avatar
April 29, 2019 at 5:03 AM
So true Mike, kindness never dies and costs nothing and the memory of a kind act stays with you forever. Tom.
Gentile Avatar
April 29, 2019 at 11:23 AM
Thanks so much Tom!!
Allison Avatar
April 18, 2019 at 1:46 PM
oh so true kindness never dies I absolutely adore this piece Mike and especially love the clever word play with gentile:-) into my faves:-) hugs Jan xx
Gentile Avatar
April 18, 2019 at 2:28 PM
Thanks Jan, I am so happy that you liked it xxoo
Duet Avatar
April 17, 2019 at 5:23 PM
Really beautiful, Mike. I agree. If everyone could/would only be kind...what a wonderful world this would be.
Gentile Avatar
April 17, 2019 at 8:03 PM
Thanks so much Carole xxoo
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 14, 2019 at 10:22 PM
Kindness is always returned, sometimes in miraculous unexpected ways. A beautiful poem with a valued message Mike.: ) xxoo
Gentile Avatar
April 15, 2019 at 1:31 PM
Thanks so much Connie xxoo
Beilschmidt Sr. Avatar
April 9, 2019 at 6:33 PM
Well penned. Yrs kindness is free to give.
Gentile Avatar
April 9, 2019 at 7:36 PM
Thanks so much Allen!!
Wolf Avatar
April 8, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Gently gentle gentile aspiration. Kindness is all of that. Sigh. Nicely done, my friend. Best wishes, Gershon
Gentile Avatar
April 8, 2019 at 6:39 PM
You’re too much WM!!! Thanks so much!
Sands Avatar
April 8, 2019 at 9:30 AM
Very nice Mike. Happy Monday :)
Gentile Avatar
April 8, 2019 at 10:28 AM
Thanks Heidi, and Happy Monday to you xxoo
Lamoureux Avatar
April 8, 2019 at 8:43 AM
I enjoyed thiscontemplative piece. Thanks for your visit.
Gentile Avatar
April 8, 2019 at 8:46 AM
Thanks so much Richard!
Gentile Avatar
April 8, 2019 at 8:46 AM
Thanks so much Richard!
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