Some choose the crowd
Some choose the heart
Some choose to be proud
Some choose knowledge to impart
It's not enough to be friendly
you have to be a friend
Words can be deadly
It is easy to offend
“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me”
Why do we believe
That words don't hurt
People can be naive
We need to be alert
When you're offered
Being right or being kind
Kindness is only chosen by a small herd
The ones who choose being right are blinded by words
Life is unfair
Yes it's very true
But let's make it fair
For the ones who are feeling blue
Kindness is not child's play,
It is a feeling
To make someone’s sadness go away
A simple smile can be healing
It’s nice to be nice
Don't waste your time
You won’t pay a hefty price
Kindness isn't a crime
To stand up for others is being bold
But it will teach you
Kindness won't give you any medals of Gold
Empathy is only chosen by a few
It's not hard
Do it from the heart
Kindness isn't measured in yards
C’mon let's do our part!
I wrote this Poem because I got inspired by a single book. The book is known as Wonder, written by R. J. Palacio. For those who have not read it, it's really inspiring. (won't give away any spoilers!) Kindness is not something where you just say be nice. It's about putting yourself in someone else's shoes. To feel how they are feeling. I think a little dose of kindness can go a long way. Just like the story “a glass of milk”, kindness is like food, it's necessary for someone, so you can push them to reach their goals, and encourage them to do their best. I got encouraged, because people get bullied, and get harsh responses, so if we try to have empathy for others, the world will definitely be a better place.
-Mrunali Raji, 6MS
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