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Show a little kindness

Kindness breeds Kindness 
Gratitude is the attitude  
Go out and spread love today 
In doing this, world’s a happy place 

Hug yourself is the answer 
Someone annoys you, don’t get mad 
Say “go hug yourself today” 
Then your angers turned to joy 

Look, our world is hurting  
All we need is a little more love 
Stop! What you're doing  
Yeah, take time for yourself 

In nature you’ll be blessed 
Look at trees, even hug a tree 
I do that, tranquillity fills my soul 
Soar like an eagle, be free.

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Brandy Nicole

July 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM

' Kindness breeds Kindness, gratitude is the attitude. ' I completely agree, my sweet friend. I am reminded that in order to create a happier place in this world, this is where it all begins. To be kind and be grateful. This is so beautiful and uplifting. My best to you, Dorothy. : ) Hugs, Brandy

Dorothy Gibbons

July 15, 2026 at 6:20 PM

Thank you Brandy for your encouraging words I do appreciate them hugs Nice to see ya x

Ink Empress

July 14, 2026 at 9:57 AM

Iv heard beautiful soul, that tree hugging is a thing now, it is considered healing ~ i find nature really healing yes! I absolutely love the way youv written this, shows what a warm hearted soul you are actually! Its very hard to not get annoyed with the ignorant ones but we must always remmber they know no better ~ they sure are in need of kindness the most, cus hurt people hurt people, if that makes sense! I really have a very special place in my heart for kind souls! They are just gems in this cruel cold world, and you beautiful soul, my poetic friend, I can feel you are truly a very caring, kind , genuine, loving person... btw I am not a hugszie person haha. I hug very few people I feel comfortable with. But I know what you mean kind soul! I love this poem! Its a fave for me ~ sending you light always

Dorothy Gibbons

July 14, 2026 at 5:35 PM

Thank you dear poetic loving caring Ink you bless my life with all your encouragement. Inspiration sure flows from your heart n soul to mine. I do know what you mean hurt people can really hurt people. I thank God for the heart I have for all the hurts ive gone through I couldn't even hurt a fly ~ just me i am enough ! You are enough you truly amazing woman of words n ink who inspires me deep in my spirit n soul.<3 thank u for fav :) 1.30 am im still lying reading n writing :)

Bj Legros Kelley

May 4, 2026 at 4:36 AM

Oh my goodness, this is so beautiful, like a song of joy <3 Thank you for visiting my poem and leaving your encouraging comment on 'I wonder as I Wander', I had to come and meet you. I love this poem, yes, kindness is so important. I love the advice to respond to negativity with 'Go hug yourself' :) The world needs more kindness, that is for sure! <3 ~BJ

Dorothy Gibbons

May 4, 2026 at 7:17 AM

Thanks for popping in Bj and for your very encouraging comment. I do appreciate it so inspires me. <3 have a blessed week <3

Line Gauthier

May 1, 2026 at 8:36 PM

If there was more self-love and self-care in the world, maybe people would get along better ~

Dorothy Gibbons

May 3, 2026 at 2:03 AM

Very true love n kindness is what we all need far too much violence n pain thank u for your lovely words

Beryl Edmonds

March 26, 2026 at 12:40 PM

A little kindness goes a long, long way. Welcome to PoetrySoup Dorothy, enjoy your poetic journey here… Beryl

Dorothy Gibbons

March 29, 2026 at 9:37 AM

Thank u so much Beryl xxx

Karen Jones

March 26, 2026 at 12:25 PM

A much needed reminder in your poem thanks for sharing! Welcome as well so pleased you are amoung us!

Dorothy Gibbons

March 29, 2026 at 9:38 AM

Thank u so much Karen xxx

Paula Goldsmith

March 23, 2026 at 9:59 AM

I see you are new. "Welcome" to the Soup family. Hope you will enjoy it here. Also thanks for reading/writing on my page. I hope you will come back. I loved reading your powerful/wonderful "Show a little kindness" write. Kindness is free so give it away. Have a great day writing away...............

Dorothy Gibbons

March 23, 2026 at 10:36 AM

Thanks for welcome Paula im enjoying it. Love your poems. With our crazy world just now think we all need a lot more kindness n give kindness to all. Happy writing week x