Written for: Poets United Midweek Motif~Kindness (posted by Susan)
In a new poem, show us how you know/imagine kindness and its possibility.
“Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness.”
― George Sand
A part of kindness
is patience,
and desire
to truly give of yourself
without seeking praise.
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I am a freelance poet, born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. I live with my husband, John, and two charming rescue dogs–Marion Miller and Murphy. We spent eight lovely years in Portland, OR, but are now back in New York.
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Beautifully said, Sara. Loved it.
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Thanks, Vicki!
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I hope you find yourself often in the presence of this kindness.
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Thanks, Susan, and I hope the same for you.
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Yes, the kindnesses no one sees are the best ones.
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Agreed, Sherry.
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Kindness and praise are antithetical.
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Thanks, Rall!
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without seeking praise…. says it all!
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Thanks, Thot!
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Wise words.
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Thanks, Rosemary!
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Love this this is exactly true
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Thanks, Marja!
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Praise is good to hear about later but not at the time!
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True!
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So very true.
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Thanks, Sumana.
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Yes – giving of oneself without seeking praise — that is TRUE kindness!
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Thanks , Mary!
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“without seeking praise”—that’s the hard part! 😉
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It is.
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exsquisite, Sara! 🙂
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Thanks, Frank!
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My pleasure, Sara! 😇
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