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Everyone Has A Tale To Tell

Show a little kindness
To everyone you meet
You'll never know the story
That makes them all unique

Everyone has a tale to tell
Some happy some are sad
We all can be affected
By the kind of day we've had

So if your waitress snubs you
Or a clerk is less than great
Showing a little kindness
May help to change their fate

Instead of scorn and ridicule
Help 'em above the fray
Pass along some happiness
So they may find their way

Show a little kindness
To everyone you meet
You'll never know the story
That makes them all unique

© Jack Ellison 2012

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  1. Date: 11/19/2012 1:32:00 PM

    Beautifully written. My father prides himself on being excentric... He knows better than to act the way he does... He is unkind, and controlling. But he just doesn't care since losing his wife and having cancer... My being here... He's beginning to care again... Always meet them with kindness... It's helping him...

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 11/20/2012 2:40:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    If there's one thing my dear old Daddy taught me, it was that we're all cut from the same cloth so treat others kindly and as equals. Everyone is just trying to get from point "A" to point "B" with the least amount of hassle! Good words to live by... hugs and much love, Jack
  1. Date: 11/17/2012 3:27:00 PM

    If everyone would do this, the world would be a much happier place. Nice write, Jack! Love, Kim

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 11/17/2012 4:52:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Kim! So true, so true! Love and big hugs, Jack xox
  1. Date: 11/17/2012 2:22:00 PM

    So true,, so true..yet sometimes we have had 'a day too' [sigh] Light & Love

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 11/17/2012 4:50:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    We all have 'those days" eh! Love and hugs, Jack xoc
  1. Date: 11/17/2012 8:52:00 AM

    Well done and very true. It is always nice to see people practice what the preach. You my friend are a rare Gem.

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 11/17/2012 9:05:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Very kind words Richard! They made me choke up a bit! Thank you dear friend... Jack
  1. Date: 11/17/2012 7:44:00 AM

    wise words, nicely framed!

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 11/17/2012 7:54:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Your words are kind as they always are... thanks a bunch! Big hugs, Jack xox
  1. Date: 11/17/2012 7:34:00 AM

    Yes, I agree with you totally, Jack. Great words. Love ya, Toquyen

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 11/17/2012 7:53:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    You are sweet... I knew you would agree! Love and hugs, Jack xox