Hour Fourteen (The Other Side of the Coin)<\/p>\n
They pay it forward
\nand press upon the smalls of backs
\nurging one to continue-
\nthey hush the noise of conflict
\nand like lampposts, guide the way
\nwith experience latched to their backs
\nand wisdom tucked into perception.
\nThey offer a myriad of alternative views
\nand are skilled in the fine art of
\nobjectivity.
\nNo pandering to ego
\nor caressing it with tender hands-
\ninstead, massage the aches from one’s soul
\nfrom the battlements of life
\nthat cause one to stumble.<\/p>\n
Beautiful souls edged with lace ribbing
\nwith hearts tucked under sleeves
\noverflowing with insight and prophecy
\nand clever things to assist one’s growth.
\nEach a cornerstone to a futuristic humanity
\nwith well-intended natures-
\nthat laugh, cry, and feel offense
\nto the slight of the less fortunate.
\nThey offer dishes of kindness
\nfreshly baked with care of creation,
\na welcoming aroma that sates the hunger.
\nA spray a cool watered sentiments
\nwashing the dust and eggshells from feet,
\nhumbling themselves as it is understood
\nthat we all fall short-
\nwe all climb mountains-
\nand with their expertise
\nof the perils that lay ahead,
\nthey assist others on their journey
\nso none would fall the same.<\/p>\n
They console the lonesome and distraught
\nwith encouraging concern
\nand their words and prayers
\ncreate the steps and anchors
\nthat keep us all in the right.
\n“Keep going,” they say
\ntheir voices a golden fluid
\nrich with heartfelt sentiments
\nthat embrace the shaking shoulder sobs
\nof the lost and confined
\nwhile straightening their crowns.<\/p>\n
Yes, the kindness of strangers
\nsurpasses expectations
\nan overflowing waterfall of human decency
\nshouldering the burdens
\nof other’s calamity with compassion.
\nThe woes in hearts burst with new life
\nfrom cauterized wounds of days past,
\nwith gratitude, a confetti
\nof sparkling examples of how
\nhumanity is intended to
\ntreat itself as a collective-
\nwith dignity, understanding,
\nand respect for life.
\nThe extravagant diamond souls
\nthat grace this planet, but for a time-
\nchisel away at our sculptured selves
\nthe harsh edges that slice through us
\nand polish the bitterness from our housing.
\nFor the kindness of strangers
\ndesire nothing in return
\nbut to shine together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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