The Street Beggar Poem by Phumlani Vimbelasizwe Shiba

In streets of need, a figure lies
A soul in distress, with empty eyes
The world passes by, with hearts of stone
Until kindness arrives, like a gentle tone
A helping hand, a gift so fine
Changes the course of a life's design

A pack of water, a bottle of juice too
A small act of kindness, with a heart that's true
The recipient's eyes, with gratitude shine
A spark of hope, in a life so divine
The kindness given, with no expectation wide
Comes back full circle, with a heart full of pride

The days go by, and struggles cease
A new path unfolds, with opportunities to seize
A small business grows, with each passing day
A success story, in a life that's been re-made
The memories linger, of that fateful day
When kindness changed the course, in a most unexpected way

The years go by, and fortunes change
A chance encounter, with a familiar range
The giver and receiver, now stand face to face
A bond of gratitude, in a warm and friendly space
The kindness repaid, with no thought of gain
A debt of gratitude, in a heartfelt refrain

The giver's heart, with joy does sing
As they see the impact, of their kindness' wing
The receiver's heart, with thanks does beat
A bond of kindness, that time cannot repeat
The circle of kindness, a story so true
A testament to the power, of kindness shining through

The community benefits, from their partnership so fine
A bond of trust, that forever will shine
Their kindness and generosity, a beacon so bright
Guiding others to follow, in their footsteps so light
Their legacy lives on, a story so grand
A testament to the power, of kindness in this land

The story's told, of a kindness so true
A bond between strangers, that forever will shine through
A reminder to us all, of the power of kindness so bright
To give and to receive, with hearts full of light
The circle of kindness, a story so divine
A testament to the power, of kindness that's truly mine

In the end, it's not the wealth we gain
But the kindness we share, that makes our hearts sustain
A life of purpose, with a heart that's true
A legacy of kindness, that forever will shine through
The power of kindness, a story so grand
A bond between humans, that forever will stand.

Shiba Phumlani Vimbelasizwe (Travellers: The Singer - Poet)