Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Blessed were the angels

                                                                            Author: DFID - UK Department
                                                                            for International Development
Image: Refugee camp population
queuing for assistance and food (here)

3WW given words:
taut underestimate vigorous

Poets United Midweek Motif
 ~ The Kindness of Strangers

The kindness of strangers
Never to underestimate the
hallmark of human goodness
where one least expected it

Blessed were the angels that
recognized such distressed souls
to direct help to the displaced
caught in taut situations

Volunteers, strangers to the scene
were the first to be led by Providence
to areas of conflicts to extend those
caught in a harrowing cross-fire
with some semblance of hope

It was expected that their vigorous
experiences were made more bearable

Thomg's 3WW #523
Susan's at PU's Midweek Motif
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14 comments:

  1. Sheilagh LeeMarch 15, 2017 at 9:26 AM

    these angels are to be applauded but hopefully all will find a new safe home

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  2. Bekkie SanchezMarch 15, 2017 at 9:48 AM

    Never underestimate, the power of kindness. Wonderful!

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  3. Pat HattMarch 15, 2017 at 9:50 AM

    Such people sure help out in many a way, helping all get through the day.

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  4. SusanMarch 15, 2017 at 10:09 AM

    A wonderful tribute to those first responders to natural and human-made disasters, the angels who care enough to leave the comfort of their own homes because strangers need them. This is what armies and saints ought too be marching for. Thank you!

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  5. Sherry Blue SkyMarch 15, 2017 at 10:34 AM

    I so admire those who go into the most troubled places to offer aid and comfort. True heroes. Great write, Hank.

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  6. CloudiaMarch 15, 2017 at 10:55 AM

    I am privileged to know such a person and have sent her this post, Hank

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  7. indybevMarch 15, 2017 at 11:53 AM

    A timely and touching poem. Thank you for sharing.

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  8. Sanaa RizviMarch 15, 2017 at 12:03 PM

    I agree, this is most eloquent and timely.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 15, 2017 at 5:18 PM

    Thank you so much for providing yet one more show of human beauty

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  10. Sumana RoyMarch 15, 2017 at 9:08 PM

    "Never to underestimate the
    hallmark of human goodness
    where one least expect it" love the lines...beautifully put Hank...

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  11. Alex J. CavanaughMarch 16, 2017 at 3:42 AM

    There is still much of that human goodness in the world.

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  12. Sandra CoxMarch 16, 2017 at 8:06 AM

    Thanks for shining a light on the angels, Hank.
    They are sorely needed.

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  13. MaryMarch 16, 2017 at 4:20 PM

    Beautifully penned. And yes, those angels are so very necessary!

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  14. nashvillecats2March 17, 2017 at 1:26 AM

    A wonderful uplifting verse Hank. Thanks.

    Yvonne.

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