At least once.
As the sun sets,
and this one day ends…
can I look back and say
that at least once…
I was kind to someone,
I let someone be kind to me.
I was strong,
I was gentle.
I smiled and laughed,
I made someone smile and laugh.
I knew when to talk,
I knew when to listen.
I learned something,
I taught something.
I did something for someone,
I did something for me.
I told someone “I love you.”
I remembered to love myself.
As the sun sets,
and this one day ends.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
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Thank you
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Jodi I loved this poem. It was there was so much to learn from your words. Awesome.
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Thanks so much kamal
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Welcome Jodi
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More good thoughts. Yes, we need to be kind to ourselves too. (K)
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Sometimes the hardest one.
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Besutiful my sweet friend!
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Worth striving for. ☺️
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:)! Yes indeed!
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So wonderful.
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Something to strive for eh?
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Well said! 🙂
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Thanks jane.
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Perhaps you next book will be of these poetic reflections with the beautiful pictures!
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Maybe My hubby thinks I should. ☺️
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Beautiful. Just beautiful. What a nice, warm way to be reminded. Thanks, Jodi!
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Beautiful photo and beautiful poem! Very very wise!!
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things I need to remind myself daily to at least try to do 🙂
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I imagine that kindness comes natural for you!
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for the most part, it does – more for others than myself though 🙂
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Yes, I understand. We all forget about ourselves sometimes.
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I find it is easier to be kind to others than to myself… why is this? Powerful words of wisdom today, my friend! Xo 😘💕
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not sure – but it is something many of us struggle with…
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I really love this poem Jody! Thank you for sharing it with us and for making us think about how we should be living our lives. Just beautiful!
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Thanks so much Tammy. Glad you enjoyed
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Amazing Jodi!
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thanks lynn!
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Thank you for posting your beautiful poem, Jodi.
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This is beautiful, Jodi.
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Thanks so much Lisa
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Beautiful Jodi!!!
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Thanks Blue
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