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Random Acts of Kindness - Ink

You pay it forward, then go on your way;
when folk find out, tears well up in their eyes.
A stranger has paid, much to their surprise -
random acts of kindness make someone’s day

Kind Ink Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Charles Messina

3/5/20

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/18/2020 1:44:00 PM

Yours was such a delight, Jan, this wonderful little poem. Congrats on the win. Hope your day is sunny. I really want to walk my dog but I just am not up to it with the temps still chilly

Charles Messina

Date: 4/17/2020 7:59:00 PM

Wonderful, Jan. Love the poem, the last line was perfect! Congratulations on your placement. Stay well and safe my dear friend. Hugs // Charlie :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/17/2020 11:54:00 AM

Those random acts of kindness surely do make one's day! Congrats, Jan!

Mark Koplin

Date: 3/8/2020 7:38:00 AM

wonderful message. I love it. Good job Jan

Eve Roper

Date: 3/7/2020 8:15:00 PM

Perfect verse..

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 3/7/2020 3:35:00 PM

Lovely write Jan. Hugs

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/7/2020 4:03:00 AM

Sweet... just like the author. I've missed you. I hope all is well.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/8/2020 12:46:00 PM

Missed you too Eileen wish you were here more often:-) all well with us hope you hubby and your stunning daughter are ok too:-) hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/6/2020 4:15:00 PM

I've actually had a stranger pay for my purchase at a coffee shop once - it was many years ago but I still remember it! Wonderful entry for the contest, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/8/2020 12:43:00 PM

oh how wonderful you have experienced it for real Michelle:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/6/2020 2:33:00 PM

WoW! Jan, You did a great job with contest theme. Can’t wait to see you on the winning list. Best wishes in the contest. I instantly thought of the film “ Pay It Forward.” Have a great day and weekend my friend:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 3/8/2020 12:42:00 PM

I've seen several on a similar theme ow - great mind's think alike:-) hugs Jan xx

John Watt

Date: 3/5/2020 5:31:00 PM

Very well done, Jan. You were able to get both random acts of kindness and pay it forward into 4 short lines. Great message! Hugs ~ John

Jan Allison
Date: 3/5/2020 5:56:00 PM

Thanks John it was fun to write for the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 3/5/2020 11:22:00 AM

Please win and then send it to Trump! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison
Date: 3/5/2020 5:54:00 PM

what is his address lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Irfanulla Shariff

Date: 3/5/2020 10:56:00 AM

Thank you for sharing this lovely poem. Well done!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/5/2020 5:54:00 PM

Thanks:-) hugs Jan xx

David Mchattie

Date: 3/5/2020 9:11:00 AM

Lovely poem my friend. It made my day. Have a good one.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/5/2020 5:49:00 PM

Thanks David:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 3/5/2020 7:46:00 AM

I love how you styled this simple but poignant poem.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/5/2020 5:49:00 PM

Aww Armand it is always a joy to see your handsome face back on soup!:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/5/2020 4:57:00 AM

- Where can I find this person ... these days I could need a little extra :))) - A wonderful poem, Jan :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a lovely day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 3/5/2020 5:46:00 PM

There are wonderful people like this all over the place Anne;Lise:-) hugs Jan xx