Nette Onclaud Poet Sonnet

On Being Kind

When older people need to climb
On buses or stairs, thick the crowd--
I offer my arms, a gift of time
Rendering  help which makes me proud:
Through earnest acts…each  day complete
As  their fumbling words lilt , ‘hello,’ 
While our eyes  thankful  warmly meet
Into near nightfall’s afterglow.
The  elders  I fondly admire
Summoning  a charity taught,
By grandparents who never tire 
Imparting favor that’s not bought.

Perhaps I always bear in mind
To be more gracious than unkind.



 Brian Strand's Mid December Contest

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Brandy Nicole December 16, 2018 at 6:58 PM You are kind, caring and thoughtful. Your words shine my dear friend. :) Congratulations nette, on this win. You are appreciated. ~ Brandy

Carolyn Devonshire December 16, 2018 at 2:00 PM Nice message, Nette. Especially like the last two lines. Congrats on your win in Brian's contest

Edward Ibeh December 16, 2018 at 7:53 AM Kindness is a virtue among virtues. This is a beautiful poem, Nette!:-) Congratulations on your win!

Matthew Anish December 11, 2018 at 9:18 PM Nice ode to kindness. Good luck in the contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Vegter Papyrus December 11, 2018 at 4:15 PM This person is a gift in these moments; and they never realize it. That makes it a beautiful thing! Write on Nette... Bear huggz

Jennifer Proxenos December 8, 2018 at 3:23 AM Hi Nett,e, What a kind gesture you write of and oh how marvellous if more people would do the same. Good luck in every contest you ever enter! Lots of hugs, Jennifer.

Harry Horsman December 7, 2018 at 3:21 PM As an oldie, nette, would love the help, you so kindly write of, in this wonderful poem..

M. L. Kiser December 7, 2018 at 5:24 AM You are a wonderful person; never change. This was beautiful. Good luck in the contests.

Connie Marcum Wong December 7, 2018 at 2:26 AM A lovely sonnet that expresses a kindness that I wish more would show. Beautiful Nette! : )

Robert Lindley December 6, 2018 at 9:06 PM Wonderful poetry my dear friend. Kindness is an easy thing to give and has such positive effects on both the receiver and the one giving it. A fav.. A beautiful poem.

Lunita Blanca December 6, 2018 at 4:25 PM Nette, When you help someone up a hill, you are a little nearer the top yourself.

Gary Smith December 6, 2018 at 4:04 PM A lovely poem Nette. :)

Tom Cunningham December 6, 2018 at 3:36 PM Wouldn't it be lovely if everyday, everyone performed just one act of kindness . Lovely verse Nette. Good luck. Tom.

Chris Green December 6, 2018 at 3:26 PM Perfectly expressed kindness my friend. If everyone just tried a little harder to be kind, it would unbelievable how we could change the world. Your poem is heart touching Nette and I know one that will do extremely well in the contest.