Reason A. Poteet Poet Verse

Mirror, My Friend

Mirror, my friend, I ask, if you please.
"Am I kind?  generous?  one who meets needs?"
Why ask?  A stranger's hospitable deeds 
are worth far more than empty vanities.

March 7, 2020

Charles Messina, sponsor 
Kind Ink Poetry contest

with credit to William Shakespeare,
King Henry VIII, Act II, Scene III
"...worth more than empty vanities"
and of course, the biblical Good Samaritan.

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Andrea Dietrich April 18, 2020 at 1:11 PM One to make us ponder. I know I do not do nearly enough for strangers. Congrats on the win, REason. Reason A. Poteet April 21, 2020 at 8:49 PM Thank you, Andrea. Pleasant pondering; I appreciate your note.

Jc Hawkens April 18, 2020 at 9:21 AM One should never have to ask if one is kind. Simply put, be kind. I love the contrast you have here. You have expressed beautifully. Congratulations

Charles Messina April 17, 2020 at 8:41 AM I agree with Arturo. Great write, Reason. Very well done! Congratulations on your fine placement! Stay safe & well... Charlie Reason A. Poteet April 21, 2020 at 8:52 PM Thanks, Charlie. Catching up on comments. I appreciate your supportive thoughts and comment not to mention the placement. Stay safe. Stay home. Made a mask tonight for my husband when he shops for groceries.

Arturo Michael March 7, 2020 at 1:32 PM One is fact, the other propaganda... I like the idea of the write Reason A. Poteet March 10, 2020 at 10:30 AM thank you, Arturo, in these days of a fake media, yes. Appreciate your time and energy.