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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[duff]

Beautifully crafted Chris. Tip top writing.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you duff. I appreciate your thoughts and for stopping by. All the best for the season.

Chris

[Melinda McQueen]

Great words of wisdom here.
Beautifully penned.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Melinda. All good wishes to you for Christmas. Appreciate you stopping by.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris… a poem close to my heart… I can only hope that time can heal when someone misunderstands… so quick to judge without trust .., only God never asks Why… Amen

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Pat for those wise thoughts. All the best to you and your loved ones dear poet from across the pond.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Dearest Chris.. so many Stars shining Bright to celebrate the Holy Night… wishing you and yours a Season of Holly branches with red berries Bright… Amen… Pat

[Amber Stone]

[Not a review] just epic, human, beautiful. sincerely, Amber.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Amber for stopping by. Always good to see you.

Chris

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

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

YES!! Your heartfelt words gave me chills dearest Chris. Yes again, remember, forgive, care, cherish, "be kind", always. Friends in times of adversity are true friends indeed. Your language, imagery, cadence, rhyme, make this MasterClass writing. Most important, it is Chris Shaw speaking from her heart and soul. For this, I thank you deeply...

"glory be for damaged things
for butterflies with broken wings".....yes again.

[Chris Shaw]

So much encouragement comes with this lovely review Annette. I thank you so much for stopping by to read. Take care, keep happy and safe.

Chris

[Patricia]

Wise, beautifully written, I can’t say I succeed in my attempts but I certainly do try. Wonderful and well written

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Patricia for your lovely review. I am sure you must be a very kind person. Have a lovely weekend.

Chris

[Patricia]

You're welcome Chris

[selenakale]

Looking forward to you sharing more information

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for stopping by. Have a good weekend.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Kindness and compassion is a must, he said; don’t harbor on the wound or the hurst; don’t let positive memories slip away; focus on the good in this world; a very heartfelt poem with someone who has love for life and doesn’t want to hear anything that was done in the past; move on and dint scowl; be kind, smile.
Very well written Chris, love it.
Best, B.

[Cherrie]

A message: to the broken and injured the betrayed and self centered. Be kind. A simple truth to take to heart.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Cherrie for stopping by. All the best.

Chris