A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way

Accidental Poet



Out on the road today

I saw another driver waiting

To pull out of a side street

So, I slowed down while waving

 

He smiled back at me

With a thumbs up said, “Thank you”

I smiled back at him

Gave him a thumbs up too

 

Walking into Dunkin Donuts

I said hello to an elderly man

He tripped and fell to the ground

I helped him back up to stand

 

It might be a stranger

Someone you’ve never met

Smile with a cheerful hello

See the returned smile you get

 

When you see a lady

Needing a helping hand

Give of yourself

With a smile she’ll understand

 

Of everything we do

If we did it with a smile

And just a touch of love

We’d watch it spread across the miles

 

At sight of a sad face

Breath in, then exhale

Turn that frown upside down

Lets try to tip the scale

 

If we could embrace the world as one

Corrupt global sadness

Turn it around for everyone

Instill global gladness

 

Notice if you will

When you go out today

A little kindness

Goes a long way

 

Copyright © Accidental Poet 2021

  • Author: Sharon\'s Poet (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 14th, 2021 04:51
  • Comment from author about the poem: This Glen Campbell song was the inspiration for this write. ; )
  • Category: Special occasion
  • Views: 76
Get a free collection of Classic Poetry and subscribe to My Poetic Side ↓

Receive the ebook in seconds 50 poems from 50 different authors Weekly news

Comments5

  • L. B. Mek

    what a refreshingly positive and defiantly hopeful message, you've shared!
    but always good to practise
    cautionary awareness of self and our surroundings
    within any situation we face
    see, results care little for intensions
    and our actions can be misconstrued and misunderstood
    so easily this days, best - then, I think
    to judge any situation individually
    and merit your decision making, accordingly..
    (sorry for my sombre tone, just sad
    when we read and see well intentioned people
    naively being caught-up, in events they misjudged
    assuming, goodness will prevail
    without: right action, to spearhead
    delivery of the results we want...!)

    • Accidental Poet

      Thanks for the read and comment LB. ; )

    • orchidee

      Good write AP.

    • Violet bluebell( used to be yellow rose)

      Lovely poem ! 🙂 nice words here . Kindness is so important

      • Accidental Poet

        Thank you Rose. Always appreciate your comments. ; )

      • dusk arising

        Great, I held the door open for a middle aged lady with a young child (probably her grandchild I thought). THe lady pulled a face as she passed and quietly snarned "chauvinist". Hmm I thought. If chauvinism be the irrational belief that one is superior to another, I guess one of us just showed the upper hand in manners and grace there. Smiling, I continued to hold the door for the next two people to pass through undeterred.

        A great message in your words today, though many are in such a single minded rush that they are unable take part, it is good to hold the door and clear the way for them too.

        • Accidental Poet

          Some people are never satisfied. Thanks da.

        • Goldfinch60

          Wonderful words and so very true, I like to think that I am like that and will help with a smile where I can.

          "Smile, it confuses people!"

          Andy

          • Accidental Poet

            Only problem is that Orchi sees people smiling and he thinks they're enjoying his singing. ; )



          To be able to comment and rate this poem, you must be registered. Register here or if you are already registered, login here.