Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Small Acts of Kindness

When a pregnant woman gets on a bus,
  Be the first to give her your seat.

When you see an old lady on a busy corner,
  Help her across the street.

When someone's carrying a stack of books,
  Open the door for him.

When your colleague starts to sniffle and sneeze,
  Bring him a tissue; don't ignore him. 

When you see a car stalled by the roadside,
  Do you pull over to help?
  Or do you hit the gas and accelerate?

When your best friend needs a sympathetic ear,
  Do you try your best to commiserate?
  --Or do you hem and haw, then pontificate?
  
When the shopper in front of you's short by a dime,
  Do you whip one out of your pocket?
  --Or do you give him a hard time?

Small acts of kindness cost next-to-nothing;
--The blessings and thanks begotten 
   Are really something.

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Gordon Mcconnell September 21, 2018 at 2:22 PM Great write Gershon, so simple and basic but so important just to show a little kindness.Good penning indeed. Blessings,Gordon Gershon Wolf September 21, 2018 at 3:38 PM Thank you so much for your comments, Gordon. You're so right! Things don't have to be so complex. A little kindness goes a long, long way... Best wishes, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner March 2, 2018 at 2:10 PM Reminds me of the times I was the recipient of another's generosity - simple and touching! Gershon Wolf March 2, 2018 at 3:15 PM Thank you, Michelle. I was wondering if this was a bit too simple when I wrote it---but sometimes complexity and 'bedazzlement' can be overrated and overwhelming. Your kind words demonstrate that simple words can touch the heart. Thank you again. :) Gershon

Arturo Michael March 2, 2018 at 5:42 AM Lovely poem...I like the message...All the best Gershon Wolf March 2, 2018 at 12:47 PM Thank you for your kind words, Arturo. And thank you for checking my site. Best wishes, Gershon

Line Gauthier March 1, 2018 at 11:21 PM Wonderful message - love the simplicity of the random acts that cause next to nothing but make people's day more than we ever know. Charming poem, Gershon. Love how you chose to express yourself. Gershon Wolf March 1, 2018 at 11:38 PM Line, thank you for your kind words and continual, continuing support...I have to say that I really like this one myself. It's expressed simply, but sometimes simplicity wins the day. Complex imagery, metaphor etc. might dazzle pyrotechnically, but be void of significance. Then again,...Thank you, as always. :) gw