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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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Benjamin Bartley

Date: 9/10/2024 10:00:00 AM

It was great to hear you narrate your poem. Absolutely wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

Sam Scott
Date: 9/11/2024 2:04:00 AM

Thanks so much for stopping by Benjamin, I look forward to getting to know you and your poetry also. Blessings, S:) x

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!

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 :))