Be Kind he said, be kind

glory be for damaged things

for butterflies with broken wings

for birds that can not chirp or sing

on mornings when the sun

won't shine

and for that rose whose petals fell

upon the crazy paving's path

whose loveliness you

once did praise

don't let that memory slip away

with thoughts of tincture and

decay

or for the friends who broke your trust

like rust upon an iron chain

increasing with the falling rain

don't focus on the sorrow felt

but more upon the joy they gave

for all the hurts that wound your mind

whose marks have left behind a scar

recall the positives instead

regardless of the damage done

don't harbour all the tears he said

reach out to grasp a smiling sun

consideration is a plus

compassion in this world a must

be kind he said be kind

Reviews

[lightsong]

to say this is a masterpiece would be underrated, I don't know how You even managed to compose the first two verses, they are not only beautiful, they hold rare beauty that beauty where life's essence flows, perfect poem in these holy times... heavenly written from again such a wise elegant and fair Lady.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear lightsong for that very generous review. Apologies for the delay in thanking you.
read moreThank you dear lightsong for that very generous review. Apologies for the delay in thanking you.

Chris

[lightsong]

NEVER apologize for such a thing my dear, please take care of yourself and recover soon🤗

[Chris Shaw]

Many, many thanks.

[lightsong]

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[Sami Khalil]

An inspiring poem on relationship went sour. Make lemonade from lemons, so to speak. Title and poem are wonderful. Be blessed.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Sami. Love your review on this old poem out for an airing. My muse is currently playing idle:)Have a good day.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

Hehehe! All true and well said. You are welcome Chris.

[willweb]

Absolutely wonderful Chris. Be kind no matter what because there is always something good to be found in most every situation if you take the time to look. Beautifully said. Thank you for sharing this.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you will. An oldie out for an airing. Muse is being a little lazy at the moment.

read moreThank you will. An oldie out for an airing. Muse is being a little lazy at the moment.

Chris

[Carola]

you have a wonderful way with poetic words that weave interesting images!
i don't believe in having regrets, 'cos you make decisions in life with the information on hand, there's not always time to do fact-finding before making a decision, & i think age & life experience is also a factor.
cheerio carola

[Chris Shaw]

Your lovely review Carola is so encouraging. Thanks so much :)

Chris

[KAREN]

I really enjoyed this poem! I love the imagery and the flow. Each and every stanza is beautiful. The ending sums it all up!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your lovely review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[KAREN]

You are very welcome!

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Indeed. I offer my applause for this gem. There's so much sweet and gentle wisdom contained within your lines. I love the final stanza. It finishes up the poem quite nicely and ties it all together with a bow. Thank you for sharing this outstanding poem. F.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fabian for your very generous review. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[Mike Keenan]

I would like the poem to end at s2. There's too much preaching in the rest. The first two stanzas say it all. You have to let the reader do some work, not serve it up on a platter.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your review and apologies for my late response. Your thoughts are appreciated.

Chris

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

This is breath-taking!

reach out to grasp a smiling sun
consideration is a plus
compassion in this world a must
be kind he said be kind

Now that is a stanza that we all need to memorize! Be kind!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Imagination. . Pleased you enjoyed the read and that you stopped by on my page.read moreThank you so much Imagination. . Pleased you enjoyed the read and that you stopped by on my page.

Chris

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

You are welcome!

[Soren]

This is a wonderful poem. I loved the theme and the images were excellent. It left me with a beautiful feeling and a sense of lightness. I truly enjoyed the poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your lovely review. All good wishes.

Chris

[Ada]

Nice message in a time where it's common for people to act out their hardships. It takes too much energy to be nasty plus it makes for a tense environment when making the world a better place should always be the goal.

[Chris Shaw]

I share your thoughts Ada. Thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[JE Falcon]

"reach out to grasp a smiling sun
consideration is a plus
compassion in this world a must
be kind he said be kind"
This is such a great ending to a wonderful poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Falcon for your encouraging review. Means alot.
All the best.

Chris