58 thoughts on “Caremongering – poem by Ali Grimshaw”
What a great word, Ali – caremongering! I like how you expand on it in your quadrille, the use of repetition to emphasise the spread of that blanket of care and kindness across the neighbourhood and, hopefully, the world. ‘Unstoppable virus of care’ is an excellent oxymoron!
Caremongering! What a delightful word and actions, Ali…on a recent daily walk, I peeked in our local free book cupboard and saw a few foodstuffs left for folks who may be having a hard time…and every evening at 7 pm our neighbourhood erupts in pot banging and clapping for our first responders! I feel invigorated and very relaxed afterwards, it warms my heart to wave at distant neighbours and share words of encouragement with nearer ones.
I just got a message from a friend that we are going to start this in Portland Oregon on Sunday. This is the time for us to all dig down and get creative about new ways to live with compassion. Shine on my friend.
Such a beautiful poem, Ali. Spreading kindness and staying positive in the midst of current situation, which is quite scary, is the best method to keep afloat. I hope all is well with you and your family 😊 Stay safe. Aiva
I love the idea of spreading kindness and the phrases “caremongering, kindness dispersion, and escalation of tenderness” are all wonderful. Thanks for sharing your love and light Ali.
Ali, thank you for brightening my thoughts considerably. Love the word caremongering. I see this occurring here in my neighborhood – we have all slowed down from our rat-race pace and now pause to wave at one another across the street, texting one another about coping specifics.
Jazz,
Glad to hear you got a lift from my words. That is always my intention. This is a time for creativity to blossom with love. What is helping you to not feel isolated?
I am creating some online writing circles. Let me know if you want to join in.
Take care. Ali
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What a great word, Ali – caremongering! I like how you expand on it in your quadrille, the use of repetition to emphasise the spread of that blanket of care and kindness across the neighbourhood and, hopefully, the world. ‘Unstoppable virus of care’ is an excellent oxymoron!
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Kim,
Isn’t wonderful that in the world of poetry we can make our own rules. I appreciate your reflection. Keep on writing.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you.
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I love this! Yes, let’s make kindness and caring as contagious as the virus. It’s what we need and it’s what will get us through this!
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Glad to hear you found this inspiring. Take good care, Ann
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These times bring out the best as well as the worst in people I think
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I hope that my poetry brings out the best in people. Take good care.
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Thank you Ali. Let kindness be the mantra of all our futures.
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Bring on that virus of care!
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Thanks Grace. Keep sharing your lovely poems. They are a light to others.
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Such beautifully crafted words into lines – loved how you ended with escalation of tenderness!
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Thanks for your positive feedback. I so long for an escalation of tender kindness toward all.
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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Yes! Thank you Ali 💕
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Thank you for your resounding yes and for your thoughtful posts. You contribute a lot of love to many people.
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Thank you for your reflection. I always appreciate it.
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Caremongering! What a delightful word and actions, Ali…on a recent daily walk, I peeked in our local free book cupboard and saw a few foodstuffs left for folks who may be having a hard time…and every evening at 7 pm our neighbourhood erupts in pot banging and clapping for our first responders! I feel invigorated and very relaxed afterwards, it warms my heart to wave at distant neighbours and share words of encouragement with nearer ones.
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How wonderful to hear of your 7 o’clock neighborhood acknowledgment and celebration. May kindness continue to spread
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It gets louder each evening and fills me with hope!
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I just got a message from a friend that we are going to start this in Portland Oregon on Sunday. This is the time for us to all dig down and get creative about new ways to live with compassion. Shine on my friend.
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so very pleased to hear it, what a heartwarming poem, thanks Ali!
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Always glad to bring warmth to your day. Take care
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Such a beautiful poem, Ali. Spreading kindness and staying positive in the midst of current situation, which is quite scary, is the best method to keep afloat. I hope all is well with you and your family 😊 Stay safe. Aiva
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So far we are staying healthy and I’m incredibly thankful for food & shelter. Take good care.
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I like the thought of the spread of care from neighbor to neighbor rather than the virus.
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Thanks for your response Frank. May kindness spread one neighbor to another.
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I love the idea of spreading kindness and the phrases “caremongering, kindness dispersion, and escalation of tenderness” are all wonderful. Thanks for sharing your love and light Ali.
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Brad, I appreciate you reflecting back the words that most spoke to you. Thanks. May kindness spread. Let’s go caremongering.
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Yes, let’s have some fun and spread the kindness virus. 😳
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Very nicely written! I love this!
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Thanks for your supportive response. May kindness spread.
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Let the caremongering begin!
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YES! Thanks Brad.
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A beautiful poem Ali and it is heart-warming to see communities rally together and support the most vulnerable xxx
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Kindness. Isn’t it great that we haven’t exhausted all the possible ways to be kind? Thanks for your visit today. Take good care
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Looking on the brightest and best side Ali with your beautiful up to the moment magical poem
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I appreciate your response LAURA. I am looking for actions of love to share. People need to have hope now more than ever. Thanks for reading.
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Yes indeed – I am posting a pic a day to seek the bright side
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Shine your light.
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Beautiful poem, Ali. Being kind is so much better for our immune system…don’t you think? Thanks for sharing!
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I definitely think actions of kindness build health. It is more important than ever that we choose what to focus on. Take care Jill.
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Mayb n this time families bond and spread care and kindness.
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That is a beautiful possibility and I do you see that happening here. Take good care
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Thanks for sharing.❤️
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Reblogging this to my readers at sister site Poetic Justice
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I hope these words inspire kindness and others today.
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I know they will, and thank you for them
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Keep shining your light.
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What a lovely positive poem, especially needed in these days of uncertainty. We can always choose to be kind.
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May the magic of kindness spread far and fast. Thanks for sharing your response.
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Ali, thank you for brightening my thoughts considerably. Love the word caremongering. I see this occurring here in my neighborhood – we have all slowed down from our rat-race pace and now pause to wave at one another across the street, texting one another about coping specifics.
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Jazz,
Glad to hear you got a lift from my words. That is always my intention. This is a time for creativity to blossom with love. What is helping you to not feel isolated?
I am creating some online writing circles. Let me know if you want to join in.
Take care. Ali
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