Kindness - the 13th Good Word in the "Good Words" Project

Jo Goldsmith Jo "Grace" Goldsmith started the "Good Words Project" to help people think and practice using the words she gives us to promote 'understanding' and 'kindness' the 12th and 13th words.

When I made the pledge to Grace to write a poem for every 'good' word she gave us each week, I had no idea how challenging it would be or how rewarding.

I am grateful to Grace for giving us these good words to practice and living by.

© by Shyron Shenko

What is Kindness?

It is sympathetic words

A simple pat on the hand

To let someone know you understand

The many different ways

Of Kindness you can show

They are the seed of thoughtfulness

That you sow

Practice Kindness

This is the easiest word of all

It is to catch or steady someone

So they don't fall

Kindness is a gentle touch

When just a smile can mean so much

It will show you really care

When the touch says you are there

Kindness is a night light in the dark

To wash away bad dreams before they start

And to light the way

Into a little one's heart

Kindness is simply to understand

With compassion, for our fellow man

And to be there, when they need a helping hand

And let them know they are not alone in this lonely world