Longtime KS friend, patjos, composed this *poem/prayer that has truly touched not only my heart, but many others. Mish was even invited to read aloud recently at a Service Space online event.
Grateful for our continued encouragement of each other.
Be not dismayed, WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
*A Prayer for One Who Stands in Kindness
for Mish, by Patjos 4.25.25
I see the cruelty, the mockery, the easy lies.
I see the gleam of power used to wound, not heal.
I see how a nation’s soul can be torn
not with swords, but with smirks and slogans.
And still, I choose to be kind.
Still, I plant gentleness in the soil of each day.
Still, I speak to the dignity of others,
even when it’s buried beneath anger and fear.
I do not mistake softness for weakness.
I do not confuse quietness with surrender.
I know that kindness is not naivety,
but defiance - sacred, stubborn defiance.
When the loudest seeks to divide,
may I remain whole.
When hope feels naive,
may I remember it is not small to hope - it is holy.
And when the world forgets what good leadership looks like,
may I still remember.
May I never harden to match their cruelty.
May I never grow silent when kindness needs a voice.
And my heart be a sanctuary -
not just for me, but for those around me
who need to remember that goodness is still alive.
With Patjos’ permission, I have been including a copy of his poem/prayer with every flock of 5 Doves of Action that I share (folks seemed thrilled to be able to share them too), along with an updated blessing tucked in each.
Even Mr. Mindy helped make a super flock ready to give to fellow May Day Strong participants tomorrow! 🕊️ 💪
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- Posted by mindyjourney
- Jun 1, 2025
- Comments (9)
Readers Comments
Rajni wrote: The prayer while showing reality shows hope. Let we all pray to heal the world. May God generate kindness in the hearts of those who are unkind. Thanks for sharing this beautiful poem.
Mish wrote: Thank you for sharing patjos powerful & uplifting poem with the world Twinnie. Goodness is still alive! 🕊
pluto178 wrote: I am so grateful not to live in a country at war at the moment….sad that I felt the need to add at the moment..we must love one another and imagine the best for everyone on planet Earth……….Leaders should lead and not divide but that does not seem to be the case. I will continue to pray for peace for everyone wherever possible. X
pluto178 wrote: Well done to Patjos for such beautiful work x
gardengal10 wrote: Beautiful.
Kmbhai wrote: So lovely 🌹
janfour wrote: Just so encouraging ! Thank you both for sharing.
Lt33 wrote: Hi Mindy, so nice to see you're here miss your posts tell Mr Mindy I said hello 🙂 hope all is well.
DANCE wrote: How wonderful, and the way you help each other sharing and appreciating, love it!
