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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

Date: 4/18/2020 1:11:00 PM

One to make us ponder. I know I do not do nearly enough for strangers. Congrats on the win, REason.

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 4/21/2020 8:49:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. Pleasant pondering; I appreciate your note.

Jc Hawkens

Date: 4/18/2020 9:21:00 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

Date: 4/17/2020 8:41:00 AM

I agree with Arturo. Great write, Reason. Very well done! Congratulations on your fine placement! Stay safe & well... Charlie

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 4/21/2020 8:52:00 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

Date: 3/7/2020 1:32:00 PM

One is fact, the other propaganda... I like the idea of the write

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 3/10/2020 10:30:00 AM

thank you, Arturo, in these days of a fake media, yes. Appreciate your time and energy.