Dignity's Reward

We may have different opinions
We might not have the same faith
You might like red wine at dinner
While i might just abstain
We may dress in different colors
Our flags we may wave proud
I might reserve my feelings
While you scream yours right out loud
They say dont judge a book by its cover
Get to know whats deep inside
Treat others how you like to be treated
Teach your children not to lie
Dignity can be a daily gift
If you give it to others free
If we all practiced this principal
Another war we will never see.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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December 16, 2012 at 9:55 PM
Carl, wishing to see many get awarded for this moral sense... enjoyed..pd
Kendrick Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 10:07 AM
Great topic chosen to write a poem..Too bad we are not born knowing how to be what we should be isn't it?..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Lamoureux Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 7:48 AM
Sadly we humans will always find justification to destroy each other. If only more people subscribed to this kind of thinking. Great write Carl!
Cavanaugh Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 10:27 PM
What a beautiful write Carl. I look forward to seeing that day.
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