Everyone Has a Tale To Tell

Show a little kindness
To everyone you meet
You'll never know the story
That makes them all unique

Everyone has a tale to tell
Some happy some are sad
We all can be affected
By the kind of day we've had

So if your waitress snubs you
Or a clerk is less than great
Showing a little kindness
May help to change their fate

Instead of scorn and ridicule
Help 'em above the fray
Pass along some happiness
So they may find their way

Show a little kindness
To everyone you meet
You'll never know the story
That makes them all unique

© Jack Ellison 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 9/14/2020 9:33:00 PM
"Kill them with kindness" I think is the expression that cones to mind. This is such a beautiful poem. It's about reading in between the lines..not focusing so much on the surface. Being loving and kind because we have no idea what someone has been through or where they are in life. Always, Laura
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Jack Ellison
Date: 9/15/2020 7:01:00 AM
You have such a beautiful way of expressing yourself sweet friend Love Happy Jack! XOX
Date: 11/19/2012 1:32:00 PM
Beautifully written. My father prides himself on being excentric... He knows better than to act the way he does... He is unkind, and controlling. But he just doesn't care since losing his wife and having cancer... My being here... He's beginning to care again... Always meet them with kindness... It's helping him...
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Date: 11/20/2012 2:40:00 PM
If there's one thing my dear old Daddy taught me, it was that we're all cut from the same cloth so treat others kindly and as equals. Everyone is just trying to get from point "A" to point "B" with the least amount of hassle! Good words to live by... hugs and much love, Jack
Date: 11/17/2012 3:27:00 PM
If everyone would do this, the world would be a much happier place. Nice write, Jack! Love, Kim
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Date: 11/17/2012 4:52:00 PM
Thank you Kim! So true, so true! Love and big hugs, Jack xox
Date: 11/17/2012 2:22:00 PM
So true,, so true..yet sometimes we have had 'a day too' [sigh] Light & Love
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Jack Ellison
Date: 11/17/2012 4:50:00 PM
We all have 'those days" eh! Love and hugs, Jack xoc
Date: 11/17/2012 8:52:00 AM
Well done and very true. It is always nice to see people practice what the preach. You my friend are a rare Gem.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 11/17/2012 9:05:00 AM
Very kind words Richard! They made me choke up a bit! Thank you dear friend... Jack
Date: 11/17/2012 7:44:00 AM
wise words, nicely framed!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 11/17/2012 7:54:00 AM
Your words are kind as they always are... thanks a bunch! Big hugs, Jack xox
Date: 11/17/2012 7:34:00 AM
Yes, I agree with you totally, Jack. Great words. Love ya, Toquyen
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Jack Ellison
Date: 11/17/2012 7:53:00 AM
You are sweet... I knew you would agree! Love and hugs, Jack xox
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