Kindness!
What word would my mind generally grab
For this notion in Portuguese?
Probably simpatia!
And what does Google list?
First … bondade. Then … gentileza … amabilidade … benevolência … afabilidade … atenção.
… And grandeza de alma.
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Now, considering these Portuguese words for kindness,
Am I, deep down inside and on the whole, kind?
Well … I rationalize that, in terms of, …
From my heart and soul …
In wishing and working for quality life for all for as long as possible
I have bondade. Then … gentileza … amabilidade … benevolência … afabilidade … atenção
… And grandeza de alma
On the other hand, in a longer, more honest reflection on my actions in the moment
To those who have actions or even complacencies
Which are quite contrary to my actions
When dealing with issues of quality life for all for as long as possible
I am more often than not
Not so very kind in those moments.
…………………………..
Rather than going off on what must be done immediately for the long term to achieve
That quality of life for all for as long as possible
Perhaps? … just perhaps??
I should truly have
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