Kindness

It was only a sunny smile
And a little it cost for the giving
But it scattered the night
Like the morning light
It was but a kindly word
A word that was lightly spoken
Yet not in vain, for it chilled the pain
Of a heart that was nearly broken
It was only a helping hand
And it seemed of little availing
But its clasp was warm
One it saved from harm
Brother whose strength was failing

(In memory of Fr. Jimmy Doyle P.P. RIP Staplestown—Cooleragh 2016-2020)