That's How You Were Designed

In honour of 'World Kindness' Day, I've decided to share a song I wrote.
Admittedly, it was written with children in mind and, in point of fact, has been sung by same.
But I thought, in view of the anger and fear that seem so plentiful in the world right now, I would share it with you.
Sadly, you will have to imagine the happy, upbeat tune. And the cheery little voices.
But the words are there.
And I hope they help . . .

It is titled, simply, Be Kind.

When I grow up, here’s what I’ll be: An Astronaut in space.A doctor or a farmer or an athlete in a race.A soldier or an Engineer, a miner in a mine.No matter what I choose to be, I’m choosing to be kind.
Be kind! Be kind! That’s how you were designed!Be smart, be fun, be fast on the run, But best of all, be kind!
Or maybe I could be a nurse, a clerk or guide or cook.A mom or dad or carpenter, a writer, writing books.A vet-erin-ar-i-an, I'd heal the animals I find.No matter what I choose to be, I’m choosing to be kind.
Be kind! Be kind! That’s how you were designed!Be smart, be fun, be fast on the run,But best of all, be kind!
May this sentiment roll forward. This day and all the days to come. My Three Little Bakers. Being kind...My friends have joined me in honouring Kindness in all its forms.
Please take a little time today and visit them!


Karen of Baking In A Tornado: World Kindness Election DayDawn of Cognitive Script: World Kindness and Elections Jules of The Bergham Chronicles: Kindness Matters
Jenn from Sparkly Poetic Weirdo: What We Need to Know When It Gets Bad: Kindness Keeps Us Here