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Be too kind. Err on the nice side. Howdy-do neighbor! Smile wide. Keep your eggs on the sunny-side. If you run into Bonnie and Clyde? Remember this— don’t hitch a ride! Is your blood boiling? Are you full of pride? Let the golden rule be your guide. Don’t be bossed. ‘tis cyanide. Don’t conquer and divide. Your innocence is not implied. Don’t soak your words in formaldehyde. With someone else’s problems, be not preoccupied. Be friendly and smile— your lips at high tide. Just be too kind, my friend— err on the nice side. 10/29/2021

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Date: 11/11/2021 11:53:00 AM
Gorgeously done and in MONOrhyme! What? This was amazing!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/11/2021 5:12:00 PM
Thank you, Caren! :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/11/2021 5:10:00 PM
Thank you, Caren! :)
Date: 11/10/2021 9:35:00 PM
Kindness and compassion make us true human beings. Greeting everyone with a pleasing smile adds to our well being as of others ! Enjoyed this lovely rhyming poem, Kim!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/11/2021 5:10:00 PM
Thank you, Valsa :)
Date: 11/7/2021 9:28:00 AM
Great advice to live by Kim. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/7/2021 11:40:00 AM
Thank you, Tom! How are you?
Date: 11/6/2021 2:41:00 PM
I like this so much. I thought I would come back and fave it.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/6/2021 8:13:00 PM
Thank you, sweet friend!
Date: 11/5/2021 10:53:00 AM
Your "BE TOO KIND" is a lovely write. Smiles and kindness are free, so give them away. Have a blessed/fun day................
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/6/2021 8:14:00 PM
Thank you, Paula!
Date: 11/3/2021 3:12:00 PM
That's some good advice; we all need a little kindness.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/6/2021 8:14:00 PM
Sure do! Thank you, M.L.!
Date: 11/2/2021 10:41:00 PM
How much better would the world be if we all heeded this excellent advice! Well done and much needed :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/6/2021 8:14:00 PM
Thank you, P.S.!
Date: 11/2/2021 2:49:00 PM
Beautiful dear Kim... beautiful! Love you dear Kim! XOX
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/6/2021 8:14:00 PM
Thank you, Jack! xx
Date: 11/2/2021 12:07:00 PM
"Don’t soak your words in formaldehyde." A very caustic phrase Kim. You DO have a way. ;) I always know where to turn for a smile or two. Linda
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/6/2021 8:15:00 PM
Thanks so much, Linda!
Date: 11/1/2021 1:20:00 PM
Don't be bossed. OH my. That is ALL we are having done to us these days. My oh my!!! Good poem, Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/6/2021 8:15:00 PM
Yup! Thanks for commenting!
Date: 11/1/2021 4:41:00 AM
Be simple and kind, great advice and representation.Best wishes to you dear poet.Regard,so.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/6/2021 8:15:00 PM
Thank you, Sanjay!
Date: 10/30/2021 6:00:00 PM
A charming poem, full of beautifully expressed wisdom on being a good person, neighbor and citizen. Love it!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/31/2021 2:57:00 PM
Thank you, sweet lady!
Date: 10/30/2021 2:48:00 AM
Oh, such a perfect beauty of a poem! I love this Kim, I can see this sunny side always shining brightly in your poems. What a lovely picture you added, such beautiful smiles on those sweet faces! Another fav <3
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/30/2021 3:38:00 AM
So nice of you to say, BJ! Thank you <3
Date: 10/30/2021 1:31:00 AM
Delightful poem, Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/30/2021 3:37:00 AM
Thank you, Victor!
Date: 10/29/2021 12:48:00 PM
very well put Kim,
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/29/2021 6:33:00 PM
Thank you, Mark!
Date: 10/29/2021 11:21:00 AM
Good. It's always good to err on the kind side. Enjoyed this, Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/29/2021 6:33:00 PM
Thank you, Milton! :)
Date: 10/29/2021 8:50:00 AM
Great one Kim :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/29/2021 6:33:00 PM
Thank you, Heidi!
Date: 10/29/2021 7:15:00 AM
great monorhyme, Kim. :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/29/2021 8:37:00 AM
Thank you, Eve!
Date: 10/29/2021 6:31:00 AM
This is amazing Kim. "Is your blood boiling? Are you full of pride? Let the golden rule be your guide." Love it!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/29/2021 7:09:00 AM
Thank you, sweet and faithful friend!
Date: 10/29/2021 6:15:00 AM
Good advice Kim, and it costs nothing. Tom
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/29/2021 6:17:00 AM
For sure!

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