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Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

Such a beautiful poem. Kindness goes a long way.

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Josh's avatar

Thank you so much, Brenda 💙

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Notes from the Hill's avatar

I try to remind myself this every day when I think about judging someone... you don't know what is going on with them, what they are going through. It costs nothing to be kind.

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Josh's avatar

Agreed! Thank you so much for reading 🙏🫶

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Marwa Mabrouk's avatar

Describing the emotions that drive kindness is very moving , beautifully described

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Josh's avatar

Thank you very much for your kindness 😊♥️

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Gary L Taylor's avatar

A lovely reminder that we all have things that we shoulder and sometimes carry, unknown to others, and how kindness and empathy should be the route first taken when encountering others.

A poem with a real uplifting quality come the end of it.

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Josh's avatar

Definitely! Thanks for your comment, Gary 🙏

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Quinlee's avatar

"be kind, for every soul you meet / carries an invisible mark."

These two lines were the perfect way to end this poem. Amazing work!

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Josh's avatar

Thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts, it's very appreciated! ❤️🫶

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Quinlee's avatar

You’re welcome, Josh! Reading your work is a treat 😊

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Charles P D'Amico's avatar

I try to remind myself daily we all carry something

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Josh's avatar

An excellent reminder. Thanks for your comment!

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Paul W. B. Marsden's avatar

I love these lines:

“kindness is a strange, small light,

that finds the cracks we try to mend”

Very true.

A heart felt poem with hope.

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Josh's avatar

Thank you for reading, Paul! I'm glad you liked it. 🙏

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Christy's avatar

I just posted something shorter but similar

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imi's avatar

This piece is such a powerful reminder. You write with grace and nudge all the points that needs provoking through compassion. Beautifully written🤍

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Josh's avatar

Thank you so much, Imi. I'm so happy it resonated with you ♥️ 🫶

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imi's avatar

My pleasure! 🤍

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The Word Before Me's avatar

This is beautifully honest. It’s a powerful reminder that even small acts of understanding and kindness can reach the hidden struggles others carry and bring light to their unseen battles.

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Josh's avatar

Thank you so much for your comment. ♥️🙏

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The Word Before Me's avatar

You're most welcome. ♥️

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Hina Gondal's avatar

OMG I am in love with your work 🫶❤️

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Josh's avatar

You're so kind, Hina. Thank you so much 💙🤍🫶

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