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Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

Such a beautiful poem. Kindness goes a long way.

Josh's avatar

Thank you so much, Brenda 💙

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.

Josh's avatar

Agreed! Thank you so much for reading 🙏🫶

Marwa Mabrouk's avatar

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

Josh's avatar

Thank you very much for your kindness 😊♥️

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.

Josh's avatar

Definitely! Thanks for your comment, Gary 🙏

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!

Josh's avatar

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

Quinlee's avatar

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

Charles P D'Amico's avatar

I try to remind myself daily we all carry something

Josh's avatar

An excellent reminder. Thanks for your comment!

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.

Josh's avatar

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

Christy's avatar

I just posted something shorter but similar

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🤍

Josh's avatar

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

imi's avatar

My pleasure! 🤍

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.

Josh's avatar

Thank you so much for your comment. ♥️🙏

The Word Before Me's avatar

You're most welcome. ♥️

Hina Gondal's avatar

OMG I am in love with your work 🫶❤️

Josh's avatar

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