caring (haiku) Daily Moments September 8/16

Daily moments, Haiku 1 Minute

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
― Leo Buscaglia

Walking to work, I used to wish  “Bonne Journée” to a stranger sitting outside his apartment building on a chair outside. This week he shouted out, “Bonne Journée, Madame!” and what a fine day that was for me!

(c) Clr,16

child hears them cheer
budding like a flower
sticking out his chest

© Tournesol’16

Daily Moments – Caring (Haiku)

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A little bit about moi: I am a mom, a nana, a sister, a woman, a friend, a human being…a youth counsellor, Family Life Educator. I have been working in the helping profession for over 25 years and volunteered in various capacities from youths to seniors. Tournesol is my nom de plume for haiku and other Japanese form poetry here at Tournesoldansunjardin https://cheryllynnroberts.wordpress.com I hope you enjoy reading through my daily waka. I also have another blog "Stop the Stigma" where I may stand on my soapbox now and then and hope it will become a place to drop in and share or comment on issues important to you. In that vein this could be a great way to learn from each other. http://stigmahursteveryone.wordpress.com

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6 thoughts on “caring (haiku) Daily Moments September 8/16”

    1. I think the idea of talking to strangers is commonplace to many from small towns. If I pass the same person more than three times in the same area, I feel I sort of know him or her and it seems polite to say hello or wish them a good day.

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