Show Kindness

This big world is far too cruel for
Mean words and unkind actions. Keep
Your heart open to kindness before

You become too hard. Let it all seep
Into your bones to smile and laugh
When we all have bad days. A deep

Connection is craved. Avoid the half
Truths and pretend smiles. Be real.
Be honest. Keep a faded old photograph

In your pocket. Never let anyone steal
Your happiness and faith. Do not let
The rest of the world tell you what to feel.

Even the small things you worry and fret
About are out of your control. Never wait
For things, both big and small that has yet

To happen. Never let fear, obstacles or hate
Get in your way. You are meant to be wild,
Silly, crazy, goofy and without the weight

On your shoulders. Never be tame or mild.
Be reckless, be bold and be brave. Keep
Them wondering why you always smiled.