Pay It Forward

Paying forward random acts of kindness.

Pay It Forward

 

The small tow-headed child

Bestowed a sunny smile

To the man dressed all in brown

Who wore a gloomy frown

As he walked by on his way

To wait for flight delayed.

The corners of his mouth did rise

At the unexpected prize

With a lightness in his heart

It was time to do his part.

 

Frazzled mother with three kids

Looked about to blow her lid

Brother’s pulled on sister’s hair

She’s shouted out, “You’re not fair!”

Mother tried to break it up

While the baby threw her cup.

“Excuse me, is this yours?

Here, I’ve found it on the floor.”

The two kids stopped to stare

At the man with brown suit and hair.

He sat down and regaled

A bold and magical tale

They sat on the edge of their seats

As the mother sighed with relief.

A voice  said, “Boarding at Gate 3.”

He tipped his hat and said “That’s me!”

Mother smiled her thanks at him

Tucked a blanket under baby’s chin.

 

An elderly woman sat alone

Waiting for a plane ride home.

Her purse fell from her grasp

Contents spilled, a broken clasp.

Kleenex, mints and brush for hair

She started forward in her chair

The mother knelt and beat her to it

Held up her hand, said “Let us do it!”

Brother and sister pitched right in

All was soon in its place again.

The elderly woman said “Aren’t you sweet?”

As the family rose to their feet.

“Many thanks!  I wish you well.

You’ve made my day, if you couldn’t tell!”

The mother beamed at daughter and son.

-Pay it forward, lesson one.

Author's Note

All comments/critiques and suggestions welcome! Thanks for stopping by to read.

Reviews

[Cody Williams]

Great write Sharon! I'm not much of a critic when it comes to poetry, but I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!

-CW

[Sharon Kim]

Thanks so much for reading Cody! So sorry I haven't read anything in a while, school's been so busy. I'm afraid to see how many read requests I have! I promise to try and read some this weekend. I hope you're doing well!

[Cody Williams]

I'm doing fine Shanon. Believe me, I understand how hectic school can be. Take your time.

read moreI'm doing fine Shanon. Believe me, I understand how hectic school can be. Take your time.

-CW

[Sharon L.H. Kelly]

Welcome back! Lovely rhyme and flow with an important message and reminder for all of us! Well done.

[Sharon Kim]

Thank you Sharon! It's great to 'see' you. Thank you for your kind words! I hope all is well with you!