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This poem is about overcoming anger with kindness.  How a child can show adults how to overcome their anger and hate. 

A Simple Kiss

Day-211 “A Simple Kiss”

There’s a weed in my back yard
It’s tall and lanky
It’s black, mean and ugly 

I’ve chopped it down
three times today
each time I turn
it flares up again and again 

As I was scratching my head
wondering what to do
along came a little boy
with a candy cane smile

Howdy Mr. Smith!
I see you’ve been 
working hard today
just, what is it you are trying to do?

I’m trying to rid my yard
of this pesky o’l weed
I’ve chopped it down 
three times today
each time I turn
it flares up again and again 

With a twinkle in his eye
and a grin on his face 
He said. 
I betcha I can rid 
it from your yard?
Would you let me give it a try?

Sure said I 
If you do I’ll give you a smile

With that the little boy
with the candy cane smile
ran to my back yard and 
planted a kiss on that ugly o’l weed

To my utter amazement 
it wilted and died 
right there on the spot

My Goodness! Said I
How on earth did you do that?
What is this magic you possess?

Where upon the little boy
with the candy cane smile
Said
You kill hate with kindness 
Mr. Smith
Now, may I have my smile?

		Lon 1/09/2021#315
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Agustin Avatar
August 27, 2023 at 11:38 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Kelly Avatar
August 21, 2023 at 10:59 AM
I love this Lon, and the beautiful lesson of what love can do in the world of plants, and us. Well done!
Wartman Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 12:09 PM
Thank You, Deb, So Glad you enjoyed it.
Vangaveti Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 10:22 PM
Wow!! Great message! Loved it.
Inman Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 9:38 AM
Lon, a well written poem that I enjoyed very much.
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 12, 2022 at 3:11 PM
Hello Lon Wartman, well done and the message loud and clear. Enjoy your evening my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 1:03 PM
Hello lon, I will do so. Enjoy your day my friend.
Wartman Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 9:37 AM
Thank You Darlene. Have a wonderful day. Pass a smile on..
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