I am the whisper, not the shout, The gentle truth that cancels doubt. I am the thread, unseen, that weaves The space between the falling leaves.
I am the door held open wide, With nothing sought or gained inside. I am the patient, listening ear, The silence that can dry a tear.
My strength is not in iron forged, But in the quiet, calming word. I am the water, soft and deep, That wears the stone while others sleep.
I am the candle in the gale, Whose simple light will not prevail By force, but by a steady glow That shows the safest way to go.
I ask for no applause or crown, I build no walls to tear them down. A single stone I cast, and see The rings spread for eternity.
So when the world is sharp and cold, A story waiting to be told, Look for the warmth, the offered hand, The only tongue all understand.
I am the choice your spirit makes. I, the Kindness, for goodness’ sakes.
Pam Beach ‘Beyond the Blog’
The Inspiration
The inspiration for this poem comes from the idea of personifying Kindness itself. I wanted to give a voice to this fundamental, often underestimated, force.
The core idea was to explore the paradox of Kindness: it is incredibly powerful, yet its nature is gentle, quiet, and unassuming. In a world that often celebrates the loud, the strong, and the assertive, Kindness works in the background.
I was inspired by:
- Subtlety: Kindness isn’t a grand gesture; it’s the “whisper, not the shout.” It’s the small, almost invisible “thread” that connects us.
- Selflessness: True kindness expects no reward. It is the “door held open wide” for its own sake.
- Persistent Strength: I wanted to counter the notion that kindness is weakness. The imagery of water wearing down stone, or a small candle providing steady light in a storm, illustrates its resilient and enduring power. It doesn’t win by overwhelming force, but by persistence and consistency.
- The Ripple Effect: The final stanzas touch upon the expansive, almost infinite, impact of a single kind act, like “rings spread for eternity.” It’s a force that multiplies.
- A Conscious Choice: Ultimately, the poem concludes that Kindness isn’t an external entity but an internal one— “the choice your spirit makes.” It is a fundamental part of our humanity that we must actively choose to express. The final line, “for goodness’ sakes,” is a gentle, familiar plea, grounding this grand concept in a simple, human expression.
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