We must search, find the
Space within our hearts
Deep within our soul
The place where family resides
And open up the door
Taking inside so, so much more
Not just blood bonds
Shutting out the hordes
In a world filled with humanity
Don’t just shuffle through
Imagining monsters moving past you
The eyes of a stranger
Reflect the same
Blessings and fears as yours
Don't conflate caution with fear
Analysis with judgment
Observe your surroundings
Do not hostilely confront them
Live and expand happily
Fill the space you have
Reach out wide
Connect to those who exist outside
Don’t shrink back, perpetually
In fear of genuine kindness
Extending a hand in
Healing gentility and
Generous activity with
No expectation of direct
Reciprocity
K.B. Silver
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K.B. Silver
K.B. Silver has poems published in magazine Wishbone Words, and lit journals: Sheepshead Review, New Note Poetry, Twisted Vine, Avant Appa[achia, Plants and Poetry, recordings in Stanza Cannon, and pieces in Wingless Dreamer anthologies.
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Love the message —so warm and openhearted 🌟 reminds me to leave space for everyone, not just the familiar faces. The biggest heart can make the smallest gestures feel huge 💛
A solid message poem! In this time of global crises, all positive message poems need an international platform. Keep writing K.B.!
👭I absolutely love the title, love the photo chosen too. -Oooo we must reach deep. But you told us how deep. Where our family resides. Now I know how far I must go. 👭'The eyes of a stranger reflect the same blessings and fears as yours' PREACH. - I agree we shouldn't just shuffle through. 👭 I can confirm that we often lie that it is analysis, when it's actually judgment. - I absolutely love this poem. Not just because of the rhythm. But I could feel the passion. This topic I was also speaking on earlier. Sometimes we may watch videos that influence how we should view people. I was afraid that this was happening to someone who I care about, so I had to talk to him about it. 👭These lines especially spoke to me: 'don't conflate caution with fear' — 'analysis with judgment' outstanding! 🤗🖤❤️
Your story shows that courage isn’t loud — it’s quiet, consistent, and deeply human