Character Counts

Good character is way more important to me, 
Than  having good grades.
No one wants to work or be around,
Someone who is dishonest or who is an owner
Of an awful attitude.

If you are a motivated individual,
That means you are one who gives, 
Their best at all times.
Yes, that counts, and indeed once 
You add fairness, responsibility, generosity, and kindness,
To your vocabulary, and act on them.
The satisfactory grades will come.

Character counts; respect others,
Don’t be afraid to give credit where credit is due.
In other words, don’t be a hater ,
Even when others hate on you.
That is not what it do.

Don’t be fake; be sincere.
You will forever have friends far and near.
Character builds your confidence 
And your resume’.
Please ladies, gentlemen, boys and girls,
Hold my advice dear in every way.
Work on your character everyday.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Dietrich Avatar
December 27, 2009 at 3:35 PM
Great message verse, Nicole! Luv, andrea
Freeman Avatar
December 27, 2009 at 2:43 PM
In totally agreement with your write here Nicole. Build from the inner essence of your conscious a high moral character first, adding fairness, responsibility, generosity, and kindness. Keep up this good writing. Sincerely, Moses
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