“Kindness” by Naomi Shihab Nye, A Poetry Film by Ana Pérez López

[@annejones565]

Since my son (and only child) took his own life on 16th May 2016, I think I've either read or listened to this poem every day. It has sustained me, and continues to sustain me through living alone during the pandemic. So thank you x

[@jyotiraghav9577]

Sending you love and kindness, Anne!

[@annejones565]

@@jyotiraghav9577 Thank you 💜

[@mozellagi]

Godspeed

[@rob870]

I’m so very sorry for your loss. I am glad you found this poem and it brings you a measure of peace. Sending you love and hugs.

[@annejones565]

@@rob870 thank you- I appreciate your thoughts 🙏 Annie x

[@lisadesmond4348]

Anne , I too lost my son in 2015. My only child passed by suicide. I have never posted here before & I hope this message reaches you because I have a wall of poems like this one that sustains me. I am sending loving kindness from one mother to another 💔

[@oopalioperajita3438]

🌹💖

[@oopalioperajita3438]

Sending you thoughts, prayers and affection.

[@annejones565]

Lisa, I'm so sorry. For some reason I've only just noticed your message, which touches my heart. I am so sorry to hear about your son, and I know what a weight of grief we share. I am sending loving kindness right back to you and hoping it finds you x

[@dianeknight4812]

Thank you Naomi! I found your poem after the loss of my husband years ago - and it lived on my refrigerator for years - to remind me how much loss can teach us. Your beautiful words still brings tears to my eyes.

[@amresh_shah_]

This is my favourite piece of poetry. I keep coming back to this time and again. 🥰

[@gpeddino]

The ending lines of this poem are extremely moving for me, and I can't even understand why.

[@matthewallenblack]

The magic of poetry.

[@yippeehaha24-y1y]

One of my favorite poems and poets. I had the honor to meet and introduce her at a small conference quite a few years ago. She was and is one of the most open and, yes, kind people I have ever met.

[@bpalpha]

Kindness is the thread that weaves us all together.

[@carolw.folbreph.d.6916]

This is the sustainability and sustenance for our human survival.

[@7Maverick7]

Thank you for enlightening my day and life with those 2 minutes. I have been listening to Poetry Unbound since the start and those short clips are a great add-on and great to share with loved ones.

[@mozellagi]

I was reminded of you when I read a book on archetypes by Nick Bantock. He describes the "Hiraeth", the Welsh word for a deep longing for home. Lost for many years I couldn't even describe the longing. But then, in an interview, I believe it was on CBS Sunday Morning you said "I was lonely for myself". These few words opened a door for me for which I am very grateful. Thank you.

[@pamelamcgrath7747]

Breathtakingly beautiful! Thank you Naomi.

[@depalans6740]

That was brilliant. Thank you and congratulations.

[@katrinajames196]

Stunning words thank you ❤

[@dh.maitrijit4462]

Thank you so much Naomi !

[@noellecanin6233]

love this poem, it hurts

[@successforyouandyourwholef7559]

I love this madly ❤️

[@lic.marcelogallo]

Beautiful

[@WellerNFriends]

This is great! Your telling just melted my heart and made me cry! This is so true and Kindness is so important to share! Just before COVID hit I decided to go on this Kindness journey doing good deeds and help others who are less fortunate than me and feel free to check out some of the kindness video I have made. This made me reminisce on the past few months but also on my whole life. Thanks! Much love from Denmark! 💜

[@onbeing]

Wow, what a beautiful reflection. Thank you for sharing!

[@WellerNFriends]

@@onbeing Your welcome and I think this pandemic is the perfect time to reflect 💜

[@adelaidemorningstar1870]

Magical 🧙‍♀️a wonderful wonderful journey

[@WellerNFriends]

Pure magic 💜

[@onbeing]

Thank you, we're so glad that you enjoyed watching!

[@carlcruysberghs2298]

❤

[@Hobojoe123_kai-dob]

Good pome