Doubles

 

I like to think that

 

every day I'll grow

 

from what I do

 

and things I know

 

a lesson shared

 

a story read

 

a kindness given

 

or a crust of bread

 

when given with love

 

doubles...

 

 

I have such power

 

with some simple words

 

with some quiet strength

 

with a hand upturned

 

Give an easy smile

 

that I never knew

 

comes from deep inside

 

and when shared with you

 

doubles...

 

 

I didn't know until today

 

why you look so sad

 

why you hang your head

 

why you look away

 

But then you said

 

and you hugged me tight

 

and thanked me for

 

doing something.....Right....

 

My "nothing" was "something"

 

that means "the world" to you

 

I just took some time

 

spoke and listened too

 

And the gift is mine when

I got to see

A smile so full

glowing back at me

like a jackpot won

of the biggest prize

Renewed shoulders back

 

New Hope growing in your eyes

 

...doubles.

 

 

Kath Nehls 3/21/08

 

 

 

Author's Note

"Don't ever think a true kindness is not pure magic!" that's what she told me....

Reviews

[The Autumn Faerie]

It never ceases to amaze me how one's own kindness can mean so much to another. I think that when we have been blessed, we tend to take what we have for granted much too easily. In a way, this piece conveys just that. It shows how a little kindness goes a long way, longer than expected, really. It truly does "double."

[J. James Reider]

this is a very touching piece... I know what you said about seeing people like I described, but to actually touch somebody is so noble... to take the time out of your day, how little it may be and how much it may mean to someone... a true work of inspiration! and to write a piece about "the ignored" and to put an individual on center stage, even for a day, it is a true gift! Thank you for the inspiration!

[Murphy]

Oh, I love the title... doubles... so true. "Don't ever think a true kindness is not pure magic!"... I threw that quote at the wall and it stuck... yep, it's the real deal - pure magic indeed. Very inspiring... this is what it's all about.

[April Child]

Thats lovely and so true, its those little things that mean such alot. Makes me want to go out and do something for someone right now!

[justjenn_2u]

The best part, all that you want to do - growing and sharing is because of hope. Hope allows us to conquer so much. A motivational piece indeed. I enjoyed.

[Ken Simm.]

I'd like to double my praise of this lovely thought Kath. Well written and considerate

[Ryan D. Mosley]

What a lovely poem. True and magical, this poem shows us all just how much a gift from the heart "doubles". Great job on the rhyme scheme-it carried the poem through. Overall: Great Job!