She

A Poem by Pete

We hate the kindness which we understand. - Thoreau

she takes in stray cats

reckons shooting stars at night

vacuums welcome mats

© 2026 Pete

Author's Note

"We are sometimes made aware of a kindness long passed, and realize that there have been times when our friends' thoughts of us were of so pure and lofty a character that they passed over us like the winds of heaven unnoticed." - Thoreau

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Added on February 24, 2026
Last Updated on February 25, 2026

Author

Pete

Boston, MA

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I love reading, writing, music, nature, God and feeling emotion, not necessarily in that order. To me, these things go hand in hand. My favorite writer is Henry David Thoreau. I think he was a geni.. more..