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The Heart of My Prose

The Heart of my Prose.

Looking back in the past for a kindness, for to pay homage to in a contest. Asked hubby if he'd one he could recall, "write of your kindnesses to me" he said. That was so unexpected, tears were wept. There has been many setbacks and upsets, constant health issues being the reason. Yet taking it all in stride, how we tried, taking each day as a gift to receive. Humour has been a facet in our lives. This brings to mind many roles often played, acting the mother, carer, nurse and wife. But there's not been one moment of regret, all the yesterday's have been truly blessed. Golden souvenirs of life's memories, kindness is essential to life and love, that's something that surely everyone knows. It's importantly so as time goes by, just as a rose needs the rain so it grows, you’re needed darling, the heart of my prose.

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Kindness is goodness
a light shining in the dark
to the heart that cries.

8th August 2021

Kindness Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Regina Mcintosh

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Watt Avatar
August 24, 2021 at 11:21 AM
A lovely read, Belle, and a wonderful reminder that as much as we love to receive a kindness, it is such a joy to give kindness and know it has been a blessing. Love your words, "all the yesterday's have been truly blessed. Golden souvenirs of life's memories". Thank you and God bless ~ John
Edmonds  Avatar
August 24, 2021 at 3:30 PM
Thank you and God Bless you too John, I really am grateful for your wonderful encouraging review… Belle
Agustin Avatar
August 23, 2021 at 4:01 AM
Wow! Congrats! May I say again, thanks for sharing this kindness-experience of yours, expressed in your awesome poetic style. God bless you.
Edmonds  Avatar
August 24, 2021 at 3:28 PM
Thank you so much Beata. God bless you too… Belle
Kauffman Avatar
August 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Belle, this is the essence of "the two shall become one." What a touiching inspiration from your husband. It is wonderfully articulated. It leaves its footprint deep in my heart. I will remember! Co0ngratulations on your win!
Edmonds  Avatar
August 21, 2021 at 7:08 PM
Ah, thank you very much Sam that’s so nice, “a footprint deep in your heart” I’m so touched by that, truly… Belle
Mcintosh Avatar
August 21, 2021 at 4:29 PM
Such a brilliant poem. I enjoyed it so much. God bless you always and congrats. Love, Gina
Edmonds  Avatar
August 21, 2021 at 5:55 PM
Thank you Gina, it was a joy to take part in your contest and a thrill to be placed amongst such awesome poets. God bless, love Belle
Agustin Avatar
August 10, 2021 at 9:31 PM
Thanks for sharing this... I'm blessed reading it. God bless you.
Edmonds  Avatar
August 21, 2021 at 5:48 PM
Thank you Beata, God bless you too… Belle
Poet Avatar
August 8, 2021 at 3:38 PM
Belle, You've written a touching and sincere piece on kindness. Hoping you and your husband carry on living a lifetime of love and compassion—my best wishes with the contest.
Edmonds  Avatar
August 8, 2021 at 4:01 PM
Thank you Lasaad for your comments and hopes for the future, will have been married 53 years come December. Thanks also for best wishes for the contest… Belle
Dietrich Avatar
August 8, 2021 at 11:41 AM
This is very touching, Belle. You sound like an amazing wife.
Edmonds  Avatar
August 8, 2021 at 1:06 PM
Not sure about amazing Andrea, just did and do my best as we all do. Thank you… Belle
Y. Avatar
August 8, 2021 at 7:15 AM
WoW! Belle, You have penned such a meaningful and heartfelt write on kindness. May you and your husband continue to have a life that’s filled with love and kindness. Best wishes in the in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
Edmonds  Avatar
August 8, 2021 at 7:59 AM
Thank you so much Alexis for your good wishes, the same goes for you and your husband too. Enjoy a beautiful Sunday… Belle :-)
Buhagiar Avatar
August 8, 2021 at 5:35 AM
A meaningful haiku. We tend to forget the good things we do to each other.
Edmonds  Avatar
August 8, 2021 at 7:56 AM
We do forget the kindnesses we do until someone or something reminds us. Thank you Victor… Belle
Pandit Avatar
August 8, 2021 at 4:51 AM
Enjoyed this write Belle, gleeful in kind sentiments--to be treasured, always. All the best to you.
Edmonds  Avatar
August 8, 2021 at 5:09 AM
Thank you Vijay, as they say - a little kindness goes a long way. All the best in return… Belle
Balasubramanian Avatar
August 8, 2021 at 4:03 AM
This made me emotional as I could relate to it. Myself and hubby too faced many tough times together, our spiritual background helped us. You are lucky to have a good husband who appreciates your help. God bless you both with tons of happiness. Very good write.
Edmonds  Avatar
August 8, 2021 at 4:14 AM
Thank you so much Rama, God bless you two with loads of happiness in the future also… Belle
Cunningham Avatar
August 8, 2021 at 3:24 AM
Kindness is indeed a light in the darkness Belle and it costs nothing. Good luck in the contest and hope your weekend is going well. Tom
Edmonds  Avatar
August 8, 2021 at 4:02 AM
Tom, you say it best, it costs nothing at all. Thank you… Belle
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