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]

~~~~✨💕✨~~~~

[John the Baptist]

Let the pain be what it is, but don't feed it. That seems to be the message here, and a good one it is. This time of year seems to arouse memories in people, some good, some not so much. Acknowledge the pain, but stay focused on the positive. Yes, and above all, be kind.

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Amen🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John. Your review says it all. Great you stopped by. All best wishes.

Chris

[Lathen Griffiths]

Kindness… such a beautiful word and concept. Thought provoking as always.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Lathe. I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[Relic]

There's no use drinking your own poison. As years go by, if bad feelings fester, that's pretty much what they become.

Good poem, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tim. I appreciate you stopping by with your thoughts.

Chris

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Amen🌹🙏hold onto the good and being kind costs nothing ...all everything requires is ❤️

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Kelly. Lovely to have a visit from you. I do hope all is well. Thank you for stopping by.
read moreHello Kelly. Lovely to have a visit from you. I do hope all is well. Thank you for stopping by.

Chris

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Yes by grace of God we are well 🌹hope u are well and sending much blessings and healing x🙏🌹🙏

[Ruth]

Indeed, a must - such a beautiful poem Chris...kindness is the only way to live, the key to existence I believe - even when the pain and transformation bring dark days, kindness is the way to live...lovely piece hon :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Ruth. Appreciate the visit. Sending you all good wishes for the season. All the very best.

Chris

[Ruth]

And to you dear Chris, have a wonderful time :)

[Unspoken poet]

Your last verse hit me, This is so full of emotion....

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for checking in Unspoken poet. Sending you best wishes for the season.

Chris

[Ken Simm.]

That last verse really hits. The rest is uncomfortably beautuful but that one made me sit up. excellent writing Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for stopping by Ken. All good wishes for Christmas and the new year.Look after yourself.

Chris

[Dave]

What an inspiring piece you have given us! Among all the beautiful things you have penned this one stands out in my heart. Thank you, Chris.
Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you like this poem Dave. All good wishes to you and yours for the season. Your review is lovely.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

Ahh but this is wonderfully penned
flowing smoothly along with so many
good lines within.."be kind he said be kind"
lovely poetic expression..so well done

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Fran for your thoughtful review. All the best to you for the season and always.

Chris

[Miss Sharon]

What a beautiful and uplifting write! (don't focus on the sorrow felt but more upon the joy they gave) Words to live by my friend. ~Sharon

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for that lovely review Sharon. All the best to you dear poet for the season and always.read moreThank you for that lovely review Sharon. All the best to you dear poet for the season and always.

Chris