I walk with warmth in every stride,
No need to guard, no need to hide.
A smile ready, wide and free,
An open hand is part of me.
A kind word costs the lightest breath,
Yet pulls a soul back from the depth.
A nod, a laugh, a little cheer—
Can turn a stranger into dear.
I do not ask for gold or praise,
Just honest hearts in passing days.
To listen close, to truly see,
Is how I build my company.
I greet the world with gentle eyes,
Not fooled by masks, nor led by guise.
I give the gift I hope to find—
A bit of grace, a touch of kind.
So let my presence be a shore
Where others feel they’re judged no more.
No need for grandeur, wealth, or fame—
Just warmth enough to speak your name.
In every crowd, in every land,
I’ll always reach with open hand.
For being friendly, strong and true,
Is how I say: I walk with you.
Thank-you for reading.
Remember there are many paths back to God.
Follow your own path,
Brenda Marie
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A beautiful celebration of active kindness, portraying friendliness not as a mere trait but as a conscious, powerful choice to connect with and uplift others. It stands in perfect contrast to the previous poem’s focused isolation.