To Measure One's Selfless Love

Kindness is a deed no one forgets that easily...
it's given to measure one's selfless love against
another without compassion, regard and mercy;
and however small it may seem, it's a big gift!


Receive that gift with a sincere smile and merry feeling 
by thanking that one when you were drenched in misery
and reflected on the ugliness of greed against generosity:  
who was ready and willing to give something for nothing?


Deprivation causes anger, need and unhappiness,
not having full plates on tables and smell their flavors... 
in blessed homes there's always warmth and serenity;
don't measure their abundance with grim looks of envy!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Sietesantos Avatar
June 16, 2014 at 10:40 AM
Hi Andrew, congratulations on a well-deserved win! I enjoyed this very inspirational write. Well done!
Crisci Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 1:44 PM
Thank you, Pandita for your comment. I am delighted that you like my poem. Hugs, Andrew.
Johnson Avatar
June 16, 2014 at 9:54 AM
You have measured not only the giver's but the receiver's viewpoint. Very full measure. congratulations. Love, Joyce
Crisci Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 1:50 PM
Hi, Joyce. So glad that you stopped by to comment on my winning poem. I am a giver and my selflessness is the source of my joy. Have a blessed day filled with joy and love. Hugs, Andrew.
Lamoureux Avatar
June 16, 2014 at 8:56 AM
I like the direction you went with this write, congrats on your win.
A. Sharma Avatar
June 16, 2014 at 7:46 AM
Great write Andrew n congrats on huge win !
Smith Avatar
June 16, 2014 at 6:43 AM
Congrats on a great win, Andrew.. Love this interpretation of measure for measure!.. Hugs.. Arlene..
Mehta Avatar
June 16, 2014 at 5:05 AM
Thanks for participating in the contest and congrats on a fine win, andrew
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