The reason why people are so kind
Is often rooted in the world’s unkindness,
In the shadows where harshness lingers,
They’ve felt the weight of life’s cruelness.
Each act of kindness, a gentle response,
To the pain they’ve endured, the battles they’ve fought,
For in giving warmth, they find their own light,
A balm for the wounds that life has wrought.
They’ve tasted the bitterness of neglect,
Felt the sting of words that cut like a knife,
So they choose to uplift, to offer a hand,
To create a haven, a sanctuary in life.
In a world that can often feel cold and stark,
Their kindness is a beacon, a flicker of hope,
A reminder that love can still thrive,
Even when the heart struggles to cope.
For those who have suffered, who’ve known despair,
Understand the power of a simple embrace,
A smile, a gesture, a listening ear,
Can transform a moment, can change a place.
So when you encounter a kindness so pure,
Remember the story that lies underneath,
It’s a testament to resilience, to the human spirit,
A reflection of love, a promise of belief.
In a world that can be unkind and unfair,
Let us be the change, let us choose to be bright,
For kindness begets kindness, a beautiful chain,
And together, we can turn darkness to light.