A gift of kindness

A gift of kindness, soft and bright,

A flicker of warmth in darkest night,

A gentle touch, a quiet smile,

That lingers long and spans the mile.

It's not in gold, nor in the grand,

But in a gesture, small, yet planned,

A whispered word, a helping hand,

A way to make the heart understand.

It costs no wealth, no time to spare,

Yet its value is beyond compare,

A gift that mends a broken soul,

A simple act that makes us whole.

A kindly word in times of pain,

A friend to dance out in the rain,

It doesn’t seek reward or fame,

Yet leaves a mark that’s always the same.

It’s in the way we lift each other,

One act of kindness leads to another,

It echoes through the days ahead,

A thread of love, where hope is led.

So give this gift, not in a box,

But with your heart, unlock the locks,

And share the light you hold inside,

For kindness is the truest guide.