baker’s gift

arqios

 

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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  • Tony36

    Excellent write

    • arqios

      Thanks Tony! And the first comment as wellπŸ•ŠπŸ™πŸ»

      • Tony36

        You're welcome

      • Caring dove

        Lovely writing ! Very nice πŸ™‚

        • arqios

          Thanks so much, Caring Dove, you are very much appreciated πŸ•ŠπŸ™πŸ»

        • 2781

          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.

          • arqios

            Oh wow, that is wonderful in our world of watered down and plastified merchandise.... Most inspiring. πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ™πŸ»

          • arqios

            Not really a hundred percent about the title just yet... any ideas? This piece being a quiet nod to the things we often overlookβ€”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.

            • Doggerel Dave

              "Interactive Humanity" definitely ain't no title I know, but there's a kindness and effortless generosity there which brings me close to tears.

              • arqios

                That is one to seriously consider... it could even be seen as a two-word poem. Hmm... pondering time has come upon me. Thanks DDπŸ•ŠοΈπŸ™πŸ»

                • Doggerel Dave

                  No title as it is - perhaps just 'Humanity' if I were arguing for it - which I'm not.

                • sorenbarrett

                  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

                  • arqios

                    butter and honey on warm golden bread... now that is delectable edible gold! Thank you SorenπŸ•ŠοΈπŸ™πŸ»

                  • arqios

                    Thanks for the Fave of this poem: @Caring dove and @sorenbarrett

                  • Poetic Licence

                    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

                    • arqios

                      Thanks so much, friend. πŸ™πŸ»πŸ•ŠοΈ

                      • Poetic Licence

                        You are very welcome

                      • Cheeky Missy

                        Wow. Awesome, what a gorgeous number. Beautifully rendered with nigh exquisite imagery and a wonderfully haunting poignancy.

                        • arqios

                          Thanks ever so kindly πŸ•ŠπŸ™πŸ»

                        • Bragee

                          Good writing! We definitely need more of the behaviors you speak of in the world today.

                          • arqios

                            Thanks BrageeπŸ•ŠπŸ™πŸ»

                          • Thomas W Case

                            Fantastic work.

                            • arqios

                              Thanks ThomasπŸ•ŠπŸ™πŸ»

                            • Tristan Robert Lange

                              🀯 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! πŸŒΉπŸ‘

                              • arqios

                                Hey Tristan, thank youπŸ•ŠπŸ™πŸ»

                              • David Wakeling

                                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.

                                • arqios

                                  Oh nice idea there DW! Cheers amigo πŸ•ŠπŸ™πŸ»

                                • Goldfinch60

                                  Wonderful positive words arqios. I will be baking bread and rolls today.

                                  Andy

                                  • arqios

                                    That’s wonderful Andy, enjoy them on meπŸ•ŠπŸ™πŸ»

                                  • Kevin Hulme

                                    Wonderful Poem. Every Line a Home Run.
                                    Could I sit next to you in Class?

                                    • arqios

                                      Aha, thus must I shower dailyπŸ•ŠπŸ™πŸ»

                                    • arqios

                                      Thanks for the Fave @Damaso

                                    • NafisaSB

                                      yes it is the extra touch that truly counts, which seems to have almost been lost in today's fast paced world
                                      - lovely poem

                                      • arqios

                                        That is this poem's beating heart, thanks for echoing that. Hope we don't lose it all. πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ™πŸ»

                                        • NafisaSB

                                          when there are even a few sensitive souls around, we will not..so let's hope

                                        • Joan Reese

                                          Beautiful! Kindness is needed more than ever these days. Well written!

                                          • arqios

                                            ...thanks so much dear Poet. πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ™πŸ»



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