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Writing Challenge - T words - Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Constance La France: 08/08/2023

A Fair Exchange

 your output 
                 to the universe 
             comes back to you 
     like a "Return to Sender" mail. 
 
              if you treat people 
  with utmost respect and dignity, 
              they'll reciprocate; 
         treasure in, treasure out.

           the same can be said 
               of maltreatment, 
        it's always repaid in kind; 
         garbage in, garbage out. 

                 it's a fair trade, 
                    every time. 
       in this cruel, savage world, 
 sprinkle in a handful of tenderness. 

         one is infinitely better off 
               trading meanness 
                   with kindness. 
            it's much easier being... 

             a good human being. 
           it's far from expensive;
               buy into it, it costs 
                less than a penny! 
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Miller Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 2:49 AM
Oh so good!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 1:09 PM
Congratulations on your win. Your "Trade" is a powerful/wonderful write. "Love It" So True. FAV it... Have a great day............
Ibeh Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 8:44 PM
Thank you very much, Paula:-) I appreciate the fave!
Alex Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 9:08 AM
"one is infinitely better off trading meanness with kindness. it's much easier being..." - Beautiful. Congratulations!
Ibeh Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 10:35 AM
Thank you much, Christuraj:-)
Anaya Avatar
August 9, 2023 at 10:09 PM
Return to sender, good one. Trade meaness for kindness it's easy and free. Enjoying your entry, bravo, Edward!
Ibeh Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 10:35 AM
Thank you very much, Anaya:)
Pandit Avatar
August 9, 2023 at 5:59 AM
So true and well said, Edward-- if you treat people with utmost respect and dignity, they'll reciprocate; treasure in, treasure out. Words to live by.
Ibeh Avatar
August 9, 2023 at 8:22 PM
Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and visit, Vijay:-)
Dietrich Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 3:56 PM
this is super cool. I thought it might be about trades, like tradesmiths have. But it's a lot more than that and very interesting
Ibeh Avatar
August 9, 2023 at 8:24 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea:-) I'm glad you liked it, my friend.
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