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A Poem For a Life

Be the bringer of peace 
In all you say and do
Be an oasis of calm 
When chaos surrounds you.

Try and do the right thing
And be upstanding always
Employ your moral compass
Throughout all your days

Be not the source of conflict
Nor of trouble or of strife
Be above all pettiness
Live a clean and blameless life

Take wisely the counsel of elders
Show them courtesy and respect
Even if you disagree
Do not their words reject

Be aware of your social standing
And of what it means to you
Abide by scruples and values
That influence all you do

Be loyal, honest and trustworthy
Be dedicated, reliable, caring
Earn your pleasure from giving
And of generous sharing.

Above all be the person you are:
Unique and wonderful
Be proud of all you stand for
With head held high and walking tall!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 5/9/2017 11:56:00 PM
Very nicely written Andy.... every line of your poem teaches us something...
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Date: 5/30/2016 10:49:00 PM
I think that this is your best poem. It is the kind of statement that most people would like to ignore that is why there are no comments. I would say that it is written in quatrains.
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Date: 5/25/2016 1:56:00 AM
Over 200 views but not one comment... How very disappointing.
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