Kindness is...

Kindness is...

Brave.

Because even when it's small, it can part dark storm clouds.

Kindness is...

A shooting star

Because it's a thing to make a wish on when you spot it.

Kindness is...

Priceless!

Like that ice cream you paid for when I fell.

Kindness is...

The best part of my day,

Since it shows that you see me.

Kindness is...

A sign to keep going

Even when your mind tells you not to.

Kindness is...

Belief in yourself;

A reminder of the people in your corner.

Kindness is...

Memorable. It makes flowers bloom and birds fly

But leaves a huge gap when it's not there.

Kindness is...

A risk to take

Because it shows someone that they're not alone.

Kindness is...

The thing that makes my heart sing!

Like that playlist you made for me on Spotify.

Kindness is...

A huge, warm hug

My grandma's favourite song

Folding the washing

A funny card

Nice words

Helping with dinner

Small smiles

Sharing laughter

A midnight snack

Understanding and feeling.

Kindness is...

Human, in its every form.

It is tangible

Yet it can be a feeling you feel from the very inside.

It can be hard to take the step.

But kindness is worth it.

The difference is worth it.

Kindness is...

The sun always rising

And the moon always shining.

It is the birds that visit for snacks

And the bandaids on my knees.

It's dad carrying my schoolbag,

My dog licking my tears

It connects how we feel with how we act.

It is bolder than anything we could ever do.

It is dignity, respect, compassion.

Justice,

Equity

A human right.

It is the sharing of food

The donating of coin

A strong pull toward opportunities

To expand on your dreams.

It is self-talk with that gleam in your eye

Where "you've got this", outspoken

Hangs in the air.

It is the key to all the shackles

The unstitching and healing of all the wounds.

It is the forgiving of grudges

And the hugging of lost friends.

It is the understanding of people

The pendulum that swings

It is the quiet thought of "I miss you"

And the letter I finally sent.

Kindness is an unspoken bond

A pact made in blood

For no reason, unconditionally

It is the thing at which

We are both bad and good.

From the revealing of burdens

And the shouting of feelings

Comes the kindness of the soul.

The bravery it takes

Should not be underestimated

Since kindness is powerful

And takes time to be found.

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Say it with me:

I will be kind.

No, out loud.

I will be kind.

Think of no one.

I will be kind.

Think of that one person.

I will be kind.

Yourself, right ahead of you.

I will be kind.

The things carried with you

I will be kind.

Regardless and because

I will be kind.

It is a mantra now, strike the match.

I will be kind.

No more words - now actions.

The hardest part.

Be kind.

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