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| Thoughtful ornament made for me, sent unexpectedly last year by Ella Wilson (see link on her name in poem) |
Small kindness~
an unforeseen deed
filled with thoughtfulness
unexpectedly received
expressed, in times of need;
whether we know it or not,
planting a reciprocal seed
in a person's sweet spot.
Take for instance
the cardinal above,
made for me, the essence
of Ella's talent and pure love.
Another time, a dear friend,
Linda (who lives in Germany),
sent me fine chocolates (a sin)
to share with family.
A simple inquiry
of how I really feel,
a smile or a hug for me~
all reminders kindness heals.
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This poem is written for Fiona Robyn's blogsplash which accompanies the release of her novel, Small Kindnesses (available free today,11/27/12).
16 comments:
You warmed my heart today! Thanks.
Lovely :)
Such a beautiful warm poem on a cold crisp day!
Another kindness, your poem.
I love to see gratitude openly displayed - it's inspiring and infectious. Thanks! Good poem too!
And thank you for reminding us how far and deep these simple acts of kindess bring ~ Checking out the link ~
smiles...cool....just got a calendar th other day from a reader....very cool....and def those little touches go a long way in encouraging others.....
I sent you the chocolates because I love you. Sweets for a sweet person. Glad you enjoyed them.
Nice cardinal gift, too.
Surprise gifts are the best. It is so much fun sending/giving them and seeing the joy it brings. It's fun to do it anonymously, too (Secret Santa). :-)
How very sweet! :-)
Laurie, I am touched :D
So glad you liked it! I know what it symbolized, for you~ My grandmother loved these birds, it has symbolism for me, too! (((hugs)))
What a special gift from Ella, Laura. She is so thoughtful and so creative, and it is just beautiful.
This is lovely! I really made me smile.
To be warmed by the kindness of others...thanks for sharing it. It made my night a little brighter.
It really is amazing how moving the kindness of others cab be! Nice reminder.
And the kindness in your poem pays it forward:) Love it.
a soothing poem for the busy mind...well written..GOD LOVE U
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