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Gentle Temper - Ink

Civility in gentle temper spoke Respectfully, as factions disagree Kindness bound common ground in unity And softened generosity awoke. 3/10/20 For 'Kind Ink' poetry contest Sponsor: charles messina

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/18/2020 1:16:00 PM

Back with my congrats to you, MIchelle.

Jc Hawkens

Date: 4/18/2020 9:36:00 AM

Harsh words only have harsh meaning. Civil, respect, and kindness will have profound meaning, and like a response. You have eloquently expressed this in your poem. Congratulations on your placement

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/17/2020 11:41:00 AM

Congrats on your placement in the kind ink contest. You and I were back-to back. Take good care, Michelle! ~ Gershon

Charles Messina

Date: 4/17/2020 9:44:00 AM

A beautiful message, Michelle. Well done dear friend. Congratulations on your placement in my contest. Stay safe and well.. Charlie

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/17/2020 10:43:00 AM

Thank you for the placement in your contest, Charlie, I am honored-

Anisha Dutta

Date: 3/30/2020 11:00:00 AM

EXCELLENT. I totally agree. All the best.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 3/30/2020 4:05:00 PM

Thank you kindly, Anisha.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 3/16/2020 8:35:00 PM

Nicely done. Good luck.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 3/16/2020 9:03:00 PM

Thanks, M.L.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/15/2020 12:44:00 PM

Love how you personified the act of kindness Michelle - I'm certain this is a win and a fav. for me.! Blessings, Jennifer

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 3/15/2020 4:25:00 PM

Thanks for commenting, am happy you like it, am touched you made it a fave-

John Watt

Date: 3/15/2020 2:03:00 AM

I like this, kindness begetting kindness. Civility is a word we hear far too little. Nice write, gl in the contest Michelle.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 3/15/2020 4:24:00 PM

Thanks again, John-

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/11/2020 5:45:00 PM

love this personification of lovely of the characteristics of kindness.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 3/12/2020 11:49:00 AM

Thank you kindly, Andrea :)

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 3/11/2020 2:15:00 PM

A very matured concept very well expressed. Good luck in the Contest:)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 3/11/2020 3:05:00 PM

Thank you for commenting, Krish, that is kind of you

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/11/2020 10:37:00 AM

My kind of ink. Well expressed. Hugs Rick.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 3/11/2020 12:34:00 PM

Thanks for your visit and comment, Rick, appreciate it!

Jan Allison

Date: 3/11/2020 3:36:00 AM

wise words indeed Michelle i too love your word choices, one of the best I've seen for the contest!:-) hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 3/11/2020 12:33:00 PM

That is so kind of you, Jan, hugs back!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/10/2020 11:12:00 PM

Good sentiments well expressed, Michelle. Janice

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 3/10/2020 11:45:00 PM

Appreciate it, Janice, thank you-

John Watt

Date: 3/10/2020 8:19:00 PM

Michelle, great message. I love your word choices: "civility", "gentle temper", "softened generosity". May your kindness be returned to you in full measure ~ John

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 3/10/2020 11:45:00 PM

Thank you John, that means a lot coming from such a talented wordsmith!