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Only Excellence Commends Excellence

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
But only elegant people can have beauty in their eyes
Only great people can compliment another
And bad ones see with eyes that is sly
Trying to judge using their own ways on others
Seeing not any compliment no matter how you try
But nice ones have eyes that see further
Knowing what the empty page implies
When complimented, know the complimenter is excellent too
Because he's seen through the hue
She's left the spoilt and picked the good
Only a thieve can predict a thieve
Clothiers best know the quality sleeves
And only weavers see through the best weaves
Scorpions never compliment but sting
Empty barrels only tink
But lovely people give you wings





thanks to Dalia for the inspiration...

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Michael Whatley

Date: 5/4/2016 7:21:00 AM

Especially love the ending - very meaningful write, WS!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 2/28/2016 2:05:00 PM

Very beautiful write....You are one of the excellent people. I loved this write. Thank you for your visits to my poems, dear.

White Sage
Date: 2/28/2016 2:31:00 PM

oh Eileen, glad having you come by, really appreciate that, I hope you're doing just well, blessings

Funom Makama

Date: 1/28/2016 8:31:00 AM

This is absolutely true! Great share.... Straight to my fav list

White Sage
Date: 1/28/2016 9:10:00 AM

thanks Funom, i really appreciate that

Paul Callus

Date: 1/22/2016 11:47:00 AM

I like the thoughts which you have shared with us, WS. Some people look only for faults; others look for the good points. Even one word of encouragement can mean a lot to those who feel down and worthless. Thank you for sharing! // paul

White Sage
Date: 1/23/2016 11:14:00 AM

thanks Paul, your words are right, i appreciate your comment

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/22/2016 7:41:00 AM

It takes one to know one, as they say, dear White Sage. The good projects good and the evil projects evil! A man with a beautiful soul sees beauty everywhere even when there isn't. We have to focus only on these people for to "...give them wings" as you say! Beautiful write!

White Sage
Date: 1/23/2016 11:17:00 AM

thanks Demetrios, you've said it right, i appreciate your comment

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 1/22/2016 3:35:00 AM

Always seeing the good is a trait that gives wings to your pen beautifully painted piece wishing you a blessed weekend pal

White Sage
Date: 1/23/2016 11:18:00 AM

thanks Liam...i appreciate you coming by

Kp Nunez

Date: 1/22/2016 1:28:00 AM

You have the heart, and the wisdom. You have written a no holds-barred take on seeing the goodness in others. Blessings for you! :-)

White Sage
Date: 1/22/2016 1:55:00 AM

thanks Kim, i appreciate your comment, my good wishes to you