Notes About The Poem

(Entry for the Starman Poetry Contest, sponsored by Tom Woody, submitted November 16, 2024)

The Starman's Message

I have long travelled through time and space...
long been fascinated by the human race.
For millennia I have been alive;
immortal - not some hazy cosmic jive.

Now my celestial journeys 
are coming to an end, 
so I have a final message 
that I would like to send;
a message I wish to plant 
in every human's mind,
and the message is real simple: 
Just be kind.

It's such an easy message, 
it should not blow your minds.
Your potential will be reached 
if you will just be kind.
You have the moral compass, 
have knowledge and are well-versed.
You are always at your best 
when things are at their worst.

Learn this lesson well
and in your hearts you'll find
that any problem can be overcome
if you will just be kind.

You are always at your best
when things are at their worst,
but all problems are overcome
if you put each other first.

I have travelled through time and space,
through light years, many miles,
to tell you not to blow it
'cause I think it's all worthwhile.
I tell you not to blow it
'cause I know it's all worthwhile.

Love is when you care
for someone more than you.
Learn to love each other
and know I love you too.
Please learn my message;
pass it on and you'll find
your world will be so much better 
if you will just be kind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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November 18, 2024 at 8:48 AM
Can't argue with that Jim it's nice to be kind, good luck in the contest.
Healey Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Thank you, John. Take care. J.
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November 17, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Hello Jim, what a beautiful reminder of the power of kindness! I love how you blend cosmic themes with such a simple yet profound message. The way you emphasize our potential to uplift each other is heartfelt. It inspires me to be better! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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November 17, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Daniel, thank you very much for your kind words. In this crazy, complicated, conflicted world, it is the simple truth that always holds firm. I wish you much peace and love in your life journey. Cheers from Canada. Jim
Jones Avatar
November 16, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Wonderful words of wisdom! Kindness is a great gift to others and self! Good luck in the contest!
Healey Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Thank you, Karen. Nice to hear from you again. Take care. J.
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