The world seems to be craving a bit more kindness. A poem titled "Kindness" by American poet Naomi Shihab Nye was the most popular work on poets.org this year. This moving poem, featured in the article below, describes how "desolate the landscape can be between the regions of kindness." We can all help to narrow this desolate landscape with one kind act at a time. - Ameeta
"It is only kindness that makes sense anymore, only kindness that ties your shoes..." - Naomi Shihab Nye
Editor's Note: The world seems to be craving a bit more kindness. A poem titled "Kindness" by American poet Naomi Shihab Nye was the most popular work on poets.org this year. This moving poem, featured in the article below, describes how "desolate the landscape can be between the regions of kindness." We can all help to narrow this desolate landscape with one kind act at a time. - Ameeta
Kindness In the News
This man travels for a living. Each year, he donates hundreds of thousands of frequent flier miles to people in need -- those who can't afford to fly but want to be with loved ones over the holidays.
A reader allowed an angry looking young man to pull in ahead of her at the coffee shop drive thru. When she pulled up to pay, she was surprised to hear that the "angry young man" had paid for her.
A tragic accident at the end of a 24-hour work shift changed a rookie firefighter's and pastor's life forever. One man's choice to forgive has forged an unimaginable friendship.
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