Love Poem: A Little Kindness Never Hurts

A Little Kindness Never Hurts

As a wee lad ...
          I was indeed blessed
               Two parents of unfailing kindness and noble spirit
     Thoughtful and gracious, sometimes to a fault

Hence, the seeds of altruism were sown deep
          And tended with care and example
               Taking purchase at the core of my child's heart
     Other humanly aspects and habits

Added unto that foundation of goodwill
          A loving mother but distant father
               Still, even in his casual neglect
     Benevolence and unselfishness were the origins of all he did

It wasn't so much words for either of them
          But rather the ways they lived
               And the consideration and care they gave to others
     Whether loved-one, friend or stranger

Oh, I am a very flawed creature
          I have made as many mistakes and poor decisions
               As most THREE other human beings
     But, if nothing else, I do my best daily

To approach all interactions and conversations with others
          With the similar forbearance and generous disposition
               That I was raised with and taught
     And if I'm very lucky

There's perhaps a FEW people
          Who have seen at least a flicker of my parents' sweet light
               In these weary, shadowy, grateful eyes ...
     Of mine.