A Kind Word

A mean word
 if heard
  can destroy

Let it lapse ~
 a kind one
  employ
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Krutsinger Avatar
January 21, 2021 at 8:41 PM
I need to steal this and print it on T-shirts. I want everyone to have one.
Hinshaw Avatar
January 20, 2021 at 10:29 AM
Splendid advice, Gershon, and may it begin with the bickering politicians! Bob
Wolf Avatar
January 20, 2021 at 5:03 PM
Thanks, Bob. Those pols can bicker and snicker, buy our pens are quicker. :) gw
Romios Avatar
January 20, 2021 at 7:06 AM
Love this one, you creative soul. Pangie
Wolf Avatar
January 20, 2021 at 4:58 PM
Thanks for letting me know, Pangie. (First time I've ever been called a 'creative soul!'). With appreciation, Gershon
Jayasankar Avatar
January 20, 2021 at 1:42 AM
Yes. A kind word can create wonders. Lovely epigram Gershon. Have a blessed day. ~ Ani
Wolf Avatar
January 20, 2021 at 4:57 PM
Thank you, Ani. And your right. Nothing better than a kind word. :) gw
Buehler Avatar
January 19, 2021 at 9:54 PM
These words truly needed to be said. A wise poem indeed, Gershon. Peace and Harmony, Evelyn :=)
Wolf Avatar
January 20, 2021 at 4:57 PM
Thank you, Evelyn. I said 'em (the words). You spread 'em! (Deal?!) ~ gw
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