Kindness of Deeds

When your days are long and rough
and the whole world seems so tough
when you need to find comfort
reach out to your fellow man
you may be fighting a struggle
 pushing just to keep going
---keep going---hang on---
 
On the positive you may be celebrating
a big award or a win
something you have been working on
a happy special moment
that may not come again
Encourage others--pass it on---

It only takes a minute
a small amount of effort
be a positive influence
smile with compassion
 grin with sweetness
make a difference to someone 
in the kindness of your deeds.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Sands Avatar
March 9, 2018 at 2:02 PM
Excellent, positive poem Phyllis. So true and inspiring :)
Babcock Avatar
March 14, 2018 at 6:08 PM
thank you Heidi for your comments am late in commenting been down again with the flu virus. love phyl
Lindley Avatar
March 5, 2018 at 4:29 PM
A wonderful and very inspiring poem on kindness and doing good deeds to give to others. Truth is, we all should practice such wisdom far more often... A fav and thanks for being a friend...
Babcock Avatar
March 14, 2018 at 6:07 PM
Thank you Robert for the fav. love phyl
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 20, 2018 at 7:06 PM
I so agree with your philosophy Phyllis. This is lovely! My knee surgery had to be postponed because I caught a cold and they don't want to operate when I'm coughing. I will keep in touch and let you know what happens. Thanks so much Phyllis. : )
Babcock Avatar
March 14, 2018 at 6:06 PM
Hope you are feeling better Connie. Came down with this virus a second time so just getting back on my feet. love phyl
Horsman Avatar
February 20, 2018 at 4:22 PM
Your poetry, so positive and reassuring, love this Phyllis.
Babcock Avatar
March 14, 2018 at 6:05 PM
Thank you Harry for your comment. love phyl
Dietrich Avatar
February 20, 2018 at 3:12 PM
this is so so true and a motto we all should live by. Very nicely done!
Babcock Avatar
March 14, 2018 at 6:05 PM
Thanks my friend. Picked up another virus so have been down 3 weeks now. A bummer. love phyl
Horne Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 1:34 PM
yes, such things make all the difference - lovely write, my friend. I hope you are doing well & that the weather is kinder now xx
Babcock Avatar
February 19, 2018 at 2:03 PM
Hi Jack yes I have been doing well but the grandson has been ill the past two weeks. Been babysitting the poor guy. The weather is cold again and I seem so unmotivated to do anything. Need to light a fire under my rear. lol
One Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 7:29 AM
Never underestimate the impact of the smallest guesture... Well written Phyllis...
Babcock Avatar
February 19, 2018 at 2:01 PM
Thanks for your comment and yes the smallest of guesture can have an impact. love phyl
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 13, 2018 at 3:38 AM
I can identify with every word in this wonderful poem Phyllis! A complete stranger helped me today I will tell you about it when I soupmail you because it's a little long. I am getting a knee replacement next week Wednesday! : )
Babcock Avatar
February 19, 2018 at 2:01 PM
Thanks for your comment. I hope you are doing okay with your knee replacement Connie. Sending a prayer your way. love phyl
Andresen Avatar
February 7, 2018 at 3:22 AM
- Positive thinking ... a smile ... a hugs ... yes "It only takes a minute" - Beautifully written from your heart, Phyllis - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Babcock Avatar
February 19, 2018 at 2:00 PM
Thank you for your comments. Our weather has turned cold again. love phyl
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