Part of the Miracle (that every kindness makes)

'Sometimes I wish that others could see how little it takes

 to make another person’s day and put a smile on their face' 

was a reply from a friend a few provinces away,

as I thanked her for sending a card to my dad for his birthday!! 

Her words were the inspiration for today's poem!

Last evening another thoughtful friend dropped a card and gift

 off for me to deliver to my parents today! 

Hello, new day, filled with fresh opportunities to be kind!

How little time it takes to make life's shadows disappear

A friendly smile, a warm handshake, a hug, a word of cheer

A greeting card dropped in the mail, a call to mom or dad

These timeless measures never fail to make a day more glad

A three-word note, 'thinking of you', a flower bouquet gift

A hand to help somebody through when down-days need a lift

A prayer, a compliment, a text to say 'love you a lot'

A cruel criticism checked by a quick, second thought

A tasty treat, a cup of tea over a heart-to-heart

How lovelier this world would be if we all did our part

To look for excuses to give what we are able, then

To discover to truly live begins with love. Amen  

My dear, the way to change the world is no strange mystery

One kindness at a time, unfurled, is up to you and me

So then, considering the little time one kindness takes

Let's be part of the the miracle that every kindness makes

Janet Martin

Ps.36:7

How excellent is Thy lovingkindness, O God!

Therefore the children of men 

put their trust under the shadow of Thy wings.