Any act

BIG or small

can make a difference

in someone’s life.

 

The generosity of a jacket

that has become a bit too snug

can embrace a homeless soul

shielding him from

harsh winter nights

and the bitter bite of the wind.

 

The donation of a pair of shoes,

outdated and no longer considered “cool”

can provide protection to

tender feet exposed to the tough

terrain of the unforgiving streets.

 

The caring contribution

of a few coins

can help purchase a meal

and stop the pangs

of hunger that halt daily life and

haunt a child’s existence

day and night.

 

A kind word

can soothe the beaten soul

of of bullied victim

temporarily numbing the torment that

tortures them day in and day out

and demeans their very being.

 

A smile or simple gesture

of generosity can momentarily

erase the madness

of a stranger’s day helping

them to feel warmth and realize that

a ray of sunshine can seep through

even on the cloudiest of days.

 

So,

just remember...

Any act BIG or small

can make a difference

in someone’s life.

 

by Kim Ridder