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“Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change.”

- Bob Kerrey

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A Sam Scott poem:
9th November 2023
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No goods today No table spare Contraction themed Hole round, not square Diversion signs A blocked traverse A clear sans passage A please reverse The flower that Just won't unfurl The shell that clamps Around a pearl No open heart No mind that's free A fist so tight It's plain to see We have too much It may be truth A shriveled soul Makes man uncouth So open, please Relieve more strife Hold less, share more Extend your life A gesture, simple Not so grand Some folks just need That un-closed hand So faithful whistle Cheery song My gosh, the world needs Hope this strong

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Tom Woody

Date: 11/14/2023 9:30:00 AM

Simple poetic message and yet profound. Benevolence is its own reward

Sam Scott
Date: 11/14/2023 9:35:00 AM

True Tom, appreciate you stopping by :)

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 11/12/2023 4:46:00 PM

I agree, Sam: Generosity is a wonderful trait for the giver and the receiver. So nice also the hear the spoken word of the poet. I have only recited one of my poems - about a New York Street Horse. Cheers, SuZ

Sam Scott
Date: 11/13/2023 12:05:00 PM

Thank you for your encouragement SuZ :) (I don't see that poem here.. maybe you should use your voice again :)

Bill Baker

Date: 11/9/2023 9:15:00 PM

I agree, Scott, the world just needs an open hand. I enjoyed your poem, my friend. Good advice. Have a great weekend! Bill

Sam Scott
Date: 11/9/2023 9:19:00 PM

Thanks Bill :)) have an amazing weekend yourself!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/9/2023 3:07:00 PM

your words reminded me of the power of simple kindness and the hope it brings. You're right, the world needs hope. The line: "a shriveled soul makes man uncouth." I love the word 'uncouth.' Using it was perfect!

Sam Scott
Date: 11/9/2023 9:12:00 PM

Thanks Sara, uncouth is one of those olde English words that has endured :) I am still a work in progress, but want to be a cheerful giver. Love that you stopped by :)) Sam x

Ink Empress

Date: 11/9/2023 3:42:00 AM

Yes the world needs hope thats strong! Ah this poem has a beautiful and catchy cadence to it! Your way with words is so profound and deeply meaningful left me thinking too! And how creative is the theme of the poem! Clever! Fist so tight no man thats free , truth well that not many would talk about. Sharing helps relieve. Simple gestures surely would make a difference! Great reminder! Fave this is

Sam Scott
Date: 11/9/2023 6:39:00 AM

Too kind Inky friend - you are indeed open-handed with your generous and thoughtful comments for everyone :))