When I read this prompt, I closed my eyes to think of what kindness meant to me. I thought of all the people I had met and I had taken an instant liking to without knowing them or the people I knew and I felt immensely comfortable with, and they all had similar features because of a common trait – ‘Kindness.’
Let me know once you read this poem, if you feel the same.
I spotted the one right away
In the midst of a crowd
Amidst the busy traffic and the noise;
Wasn’t a spark, but an amicable twinkle-
Rays from which did gently crinkle
Wasn’t the perfectly chiseled nose
Or the chin or the eyes like a doe’s
Was the visage…mellow, radiant and cheerful
And the lips that curved up, sweet and thoughtful.
A unique beauty par comparison
Needs no embellishment or introduction
A perfumed rose in a bouquet of flowers
A lighthouse amongst tall, sturdy towers Makes its mark without a shout A precious virtue, never to flout
A glowing star, in a veil of darkness
Standing calm, unruffled
Making allowance for all, remains unperturbed.
A kind soul shone
In a tender touch
A calming voice
And something in the eyes that screams, love for all beings For life, and all the others things that make it.
Is that who you are – ‘A kind soul?’
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22 responses to “A Kind Soul”
Beautiful words so well penned on a Kind Soul, Smitha. Loved every stanza.
Thank you so much Kamal. This comment means a lot especially coming from you who writes such beautiful posts that remind us of goodness.
Welcome dear Smitha and I am feeling so happy by these wonderful comments from you. Have you seen my posts recently where I have promoted my poetry book. Would like to have your great comments, Smitha.
Oh wow…congratulations! Will pick it up. Haven’t seen your latest posts. Was on holiday. Will see it now.
Thanks so much dear Smitha and if you have Amazon Kindle with you on your phone you can download my book. The book was possible only because of love and encouragement from all you blogger friends.
I am planning to pick it up. Will order it today. Would love it if you put your posts together into a book. They really are valuable.
Thanks so much Smitha for your kindness and yes you are right. My son has posted even on facebook from where I got great reviews for my book and I am going to publish the book where my son will put the reviews of people who have said such beautiful words about me and my book. Already our two blogger friends have written great reviews on Amazon. Smitha don’t go on my link you just open from your Kindle Edition and type Poet’s Touch.
Where do you stay in India, Smitha cause I stay in Mumbai.
Really! Me too:) Where in Mumbai? Do you have Fb?
At Grant Road, south Mumbai. Yes I do have it is Kamal Roohan
Sorry surname is Roohani
Where r u staying, Smith’s.
Smitha
Sent you a message on fb
K let me check.
Hi did you receive my message dear.
Smitha do let me know when you download the book because I will then go and check it out from Amazon Kindle too. Thanks a trillion it is so nice of you.
Sure do. Kind emotions are contagious
Yes they are Kurian. Thank you for reading.
You are welcome Smitha
This poem shares a beautiful message, Smitha.
Thank you Robbie. Appreciate you reading it and writing back.