Mutual Benefit

Encouragement through word or deed
Can brighten up a gloomy day
Or motivate a flagging heart
To be determined and succeed.

The giver and receiver find
A closeness through their warm exchange
Which lifts the spirit's mood and brings
A shared, uplifted state of mind.

It may be just a simple smile,
A letter bringing cheery news,
Or visit to a lonely soul;
Uplifting others is worthwhile.


01.06.19

'An Uplifting Feeling Poetry Contest' sponsored by Line Gauthier :
Poem needs to have 3 stanzas of 4 lines. For each stanza, lines 1 and 4 must rhyme but lines 2 and 3 will not rhyme.
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Roper Avatar
March 25, 2020 at 11:25 PM
Wendy, great poem a big congratulations on your win in Brian's contest-Stay safe and healthy my friend. Hugs Eve
Brewer Avatar
June 13, 2019 at 6:49 AM
Or a positive comment on a poem! Much truth here, nicely expressed. Well written, Wendy.
Sergi Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 4:05 PM
Hi Wendy : Your poem gives other poets encouragement! My compliments!
Watson Avatar
June 9, 2019 at 12:59 PM
Yet another much appreciated comment, Ralph. Thank you so much.
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 11:06 AM
Hello Wendy Watson, yes you are right encouragement dose help,any way the person can get it. Have a nice day my friend.
Watson Avatar
June 9, 2019 at 12:58 PM
Thank you Darlene and as I inferred above, it also leaves a blessing with the giver.
Wolf Avatar
June 4, 2019 at 4:43 PM
Such wonderful positivity! Congrats on your win in Line's contest, Wendy. Best wishes, Gershon
Watson Avatar
June 9, 2019 at 12:57 PM
You've been a great encouragement during my first year on a poetry forum. Thank you, Gershon.
Roper Avatar
June 3, 2019 at 9:48 PM
Great poem, Wendy, congratulations on your fantastic win. Hugs Eve
Watson Avatar
June 9, 2019 at 12:57 PM
Thank you for reading and 'stopping by to comment, Eve.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 3, 2019 at 9:33 PM
So true! We need to encourage one another! Congrats!
Watson Avatar
June 9, 2019 at 12:56 PM
Sometimes working on a contest challenge really brings food for thought, doesn't it Kim. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Sergi Avatar
June 3, 2019 at 8:07 AM
A very positive poem that leaves a soul with a comfortable sigh, Wendy.
Watson Avatar
June 9, 2019 at 12:55 PM
What a lovely comment,Ralph. Thank you!
Lamoureux Avatar
June 2, 2019 at 12:14 PM
I very much enjoyed this piece. Thanks for your visit. So sorry for not responding sooner. Good luck in the contest.
Watson Avatar
June 9, 2019 at 12:53 PM
Thank you for taking the time to read and encourage,Richard. I now need to remember to put words into action!
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 1, 2019 at 12:05 PM
Hello Wendy Watson, yes this poem does have a mutual encouragement. have a nice day my friend.
Watson Avatar
June 9, 2019 at 12:51 PM
Thank you so much,Darlene. We should put it on our daily 'To do list' shouldn't we!
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