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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 April 18, 2020 at 1:44 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 April 17, 2020 at 7:59 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 April 17, 2020 at 11:54 AM Those random acts of kindness surely do make one's day! Congrats, Jan!

Mark Koplin March 8, 2020 at 7:38 AM wonderful message. I love it. Good job Jan

Eve Roper March 7, 2020 at 8:15 PM Perfect verse..

Cecilia Macfarlane March 7, 2020 at 3:35 PM Lovely write Jan. Hugs

Eileen Manassian March 7, 2020 at 4:03 AM Sweet... just like the author. I've missed you. I hope all is well. Jan Allison March 8, 2020 at 12:46 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 March 6, 2020 at 4:15 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 March 8, 2020 at 12:43 PM oh how wonderful you have experienced it for real Michelle:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. March 6, 2020 at 2:33 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 March 8, 2020 at 12:42 PM I've seen several on a similar theme ow - great mind's think alike:-) hugs Jan xx

John Watt March 5, 2020 at 5:31 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 March 5, 2020 at 5:56 PM Thanks John it was fun to write for the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta March 5, 2020 at 11:22 AM Please win and then send it to Trump! Aloha! Rico Jan Allison March 5, 2020 at 5:54 PM what is his address lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Irfanulla Shariff March 5, 2020 at 10:56 AM Thank you for sharing this lovely poem. Well done! Jan Allison March 5, 2020 at 5:54 PM Thanks:-) hugs Jan xx

David Mchattie March 5, 2020 at 9:11 AM Lovely poem my friend. It made my day. Have a good one. Jan Allison March 5, 2020 at 5:49 PM Thanks David:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne March 5, 2020 at 7:46 AM I love how you styled this simple but poignant poem. Jan Allison March 5, 2020 at 5:49 PM Aww Armand it is always a joy to see your handsome face back on soup!:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen March 5, 2020 at 4:57 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 March 5, 2020 at 5:46 PM There are wonderful people like this all over the place Anne;Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

David William Breidenthal March 5, 2020 at 4:38 AM Lovely poem here. (: Thanks for sharing! Jan Allison March 5, 2020 at 5:45 PM Thanks David:-):-) hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier March 4, 2020 at 11:42 PM Good one, Jan. Jan Allison March 5, 2020 at 5:45 PM Thanks Line:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham March 4, 2020 at 10:16 PM I've heard of that Jan, its a lovely thing to do for those less fortunate, good luck. Tom Jan Allison March 5, 2020 at 5:44 PM yes I've read of it Tom its a lovely idea:-) hugs Jan xx