In friendship,
it’s the extra call late at night,
the remembered laugh from years ago—
something unasked, freely given.
In service,
it’s the coffee shop adding a biscuit,
the mechanic wiping the corners of the window
without a word,
small touches we barely notice,
yet carry home.
In art,
it’s the brushstroke tucked into the corner,
a detail only the painter knows is there.
It’s the verse that wasn’t needed,
but stayed anyway.
In learning,
it’s the teacher who lingers after the bell—
a moment longer,
just to see you understand.
In kindness,
it’s the smile, the patient pause,
when the world might pass someone by.
In care,
it’s choosing the second blanket on a cold night,
the last slice saved for someone else,
the small, quiet gifts
that never ask for thanks.
A baker’s dozen
is more than thirteen.
It’s the measure of giving
without counting.
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Excellent write
Thanks Tony! And the first comment as well🕊🙏🏻
You're welcome
Lovely writing ! Very nice 🙂
Thanks so much, Caring Dove, you are very much appreciated 🕊🙏🏻
My dear departed mum used this code. She was an oyster farmer/processor, and always put an extra oyster in each jar.
It paid off.
Oh wow, that is wonderful in our world of watered down and plastified merchandise.... Most inspiring. 🕊️🙏🏻
Not really a hundred percent about the title just yet... any ideas? This piece being a quiet nod to the things we often overlook—the unspoken gestures that ripple through our days without fanfare. It traces the outline of generosity not by what's expected, but by what’s offered freely, instinctively.
"Interactive Humanity" definitely ain't no title I know, but there's a kindness and effortless generosity there which brings me close to tears.
That is one to seriously consider... it could even be seen as a two-word poem. Hmm... pondering time has come upon me. Thanks DD🕊️🙏🏻
No title as it is - perhaps just 'Humanity' if I were arguing for it - which I'm not.
The message of the poem alone merits the fave. Nicely written it flows like the kindness of honey on buttered bread spreading its gold for the listener's tongue to taste. Very nicely done
butter and honey on warm golden bread... now that is delectable edible gold! Thank you Soren🕊️🙏🏻
Thanks for the Fave of this poem: @Caring dove and @sorenbarrett
A lovely write of the way things should be naturally and in alot of ways used to be, I had a butchers round when i was a kid for a while, the butcher always put a bit extra in for the unemployed families, enjoyed the read
Thanks so much, friend. 🙏🏻🕊️
You are very welcome
Wow. Awesome, what a gorgeous number. Beautifully rendered with nigh exquisite imagery and a wonderfully haunting poignancy.
Thanks ever so kindly 🕊🙏🏻
Good writing! We definitely need more of the behaviors you speak of in the world today.
Thanks Bragee🕊🙏🏻
Fantastic work.
Thanks Thomas🕊🙏🏻
🤯 Step right up folks. Check this poem out. This is how a poem ought to be done. Wonderful form, thoughtful flow, layered metaphor and a meaning that the universe will keep unfolding as it follows you through life. Seriously, dear arqios, this may be one of my all time faves of yours. Until you publish tomorrow! 🤣 I love all your work. I really do! 🌹👏
Hey Tristan, thank you🕊🙏🏻
For me this reads like a song.The little extra service that people give is what makes life worth living.A gift that does not require payment is a treasure.Really enjoyable read.
Oh nice idea there DW! Cheers amigo 🕊🙏🏻
Wonderful positive words arqios. I will be baking bread and rolls today.
Andy
That’s wonderful Andy, enjoy them on me🕊🙏🏻
Wonderful Poem. Every Line a Home Run.
Could I sit next to you in Class?
Aha, thus must I shower daily🕊🙏🏻
Thanks for the Fave @Damaso
yes it is the extra touch that truly counts, which seems to have almost been lost in today's fast paced world
- lovely poem
That is this poem's beating heart, thanks for echoing that. Hope we don't lose it all. 🕊️🙏🏻
when there are even a few sensitive souls around, we will not..so let's hope
Beautiful! Kindness is needed more than ever these days. Well written!
...thanks so much dear Poet. 🕊️🙏🏻
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