It's better to be kind

Sadness over yesterday's attack

 

It’s better to be kind

by jack

 

 

Crosswinds fuel my kindred soul

Flashes of the past

Lost of all I can’t control

Nothing seems to last

 

What was good has stood its ground

Flaming arrows tipped

Wincing at the awful sound

Tethered more than ripped

 

Drinking of the fruited vine

Honeysuckle tea

Caught between the face of time

Ever running free

 

Standing far behind the crowd

Falling in the square

Shouting in a voice that’s loud

How can this be fair

 

When the sun does find our face

And flowers tend to grow

Every step we now retrace

You’d think that we would know

 

Nature beats a woven path

Winding through the hills

Think about the aftermath

In amongst the thrills

 

Find these words that I do scrawl

Chiseled in the stone

Here along these painted walls

Coming to atone

 

Find your heart and make it breathe

The crosswinds you do find

Then in course you will believe

It’s better to be kind

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[minisla]

No sympathy or kindness left in the human psyche. Gone are the days of love thy neighbor. World filled with hatred for all living things or at least it seems to be heading in that direction. Distressing thought.

[Jack...]

Indeed it is...thank you

[BlackRose]

LOVE this very much so; as I do the others I have read so far. Rhymes really well. What a sad day this was and still is. I am honored to say your one of the best so far.

[Jack...]

Oh thank you so much for that wonderful compliment. I appreciate your sweet words.

[BlackRose]

Anytime. :o)

[emmajoy]

' Drinking of the fruited vine ~ Honeysuckle tea ~ Caught between the face of time ~ Ever running free '.. .. Such beautiful words, an enormous veil of calm.

Brits were and are horrified at what happened, our media was full of it, still is whatever our prime now. We have our giant London marathon coming up, and, making every effort to stand firm, not be beaten by such atrocious action.

Strangely and wonderfully, your writing is remarkably calm, BUT simmering beneath is is a firm request for calm and show respect to humanity, whatever age or colour, gender or creed.

Thank you so much for lighting a candle in the dark. Respect to your people.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Emma, for your kind words.

[emmajoy]

Apart from the awful English in the third para.. i meant every word. Must mention that a marathon runner, someone from the UK phoned home, and said amongst other things that your police and other services behaved brilliantly .. hats off (the six o'c**k news is on, not long heard the comments)

[Jack...]

It was so very sad, but the world is not kind anymore. Yes I too heard the police and others were fantastic, it is just a shame they need to be.

[kylejacobson]

A world fueled by hatred turns dejectedly.

[Jack...]

Thank you for reading

[Traci]

A longtime childhood friend was running her first Boston Marathon yesterday so this piece hit very close to home. And with your permission I'd love to share it with her. I think its a beautiful tribute to all. Another senseless and devastating tragedy, through your words may we find peace and comfort, and a desire to just be kind. Thanks for sharing Jack.

[Jack...]

Please, be my guest. I am happy it brings a little comfort in this time of tragedy. Thank you so much for your nice words.

[Sami Khalil]

"Find your heart and make it breathe

The crosswinds you do find

Then in course you will believe

It’s better to be kind"
Wow. I love the message here and your kind words Jack. It is a great tribute to the victims of Boston . We pray for them and for quick justice...Pen on ...:)

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my dear friend

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome dear kind friend...:)

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

This is excellent poetry and has all the elements of a brilliant work of poetic art. The lines are remarkably eloquent in rhyme and rhythm, substance and meaning deeply profound, exceptional style and very smooth flow. The images presented, while tragic and sad, are vivid and touching, excites thought and reflection from a reader like me. The title and the last line connect superbly to effect unity of the poem's theme.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much for your kind words.

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

Welcome Jack, it is an excellent work.

[Holly Mason]

kindness is the key yes it is
our country our pride our home has been touched it has changed the history of a historical race for all eternity-but there will be no winners
all of my thoughts will think on these words that you have shared
thank you fine sir...a soft touch for a loud moment

[Jack...]

Thank you so much dear Holly

[Jack...]

Thank you dear Jack for your compassion, and speaking out the words I never can, when such things happen...my thoughts are with the victims, and those who live this tragedy, the world is getting too cruel Jack... I'm listening here.

- Elisa

[Jack...]

Thank you so much dear Elisa, it is so very sad.

That it is.... :'(

[Robbie~xoxo~]

Your words resonate in my heart... sorrow is felt, and I feel the need to be silent, for those who suffered and are still suffering this tragedy. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt words. ~xo~

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Robbie.

[Robbie~xoxo~]

Thank you Jack, for writing this. ~xo~