Michelle Faulkner Poet Verse

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 April 18, 2020 at 1:16 PM Back with my congrats to you, MIchelle.

Jc Hawkens April 18, 2020 at 9:36 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 April 17, 2020 at 11:41 AM Congrats on your placement in the kind ink contest. You and I were back-to back. Take good care, Michelle! ~ Gershon

Charles Messina April 17, 2020 at 9:44 AM A beautiful message, Michelle. Well done dear friend. Congratulations on your placement in my contest. Stay safe and well.. Charlie Michelle Faulkner April 17, 2020 at 10:43 AM Thank you for the placement in your contest, Charlie, I am honored-

Anisha Dutta March 30, 2020 at 11:00 AM EXCELLENT. I totally agree. All the best. Michelle Faulkner March 30, 2020 at 4:05 PM Thank you kindly, Anisha.

M. L. Kiser March 16, 2020 at 8:35 PM Nicely done. Good luck. Michelle Faulkner March 16, 2020 at 9:03 PM Thanks, M.L.

Jennifer Proxenos March 15, 2020 at 12:44 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 March 15, 2020 at 4:25 PM Thanks for commenting, am happy you like it, am touched you made it a fave-

John Watt March 15, 2020 at 2:03 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 March 15, 2020 at 4:24 PM Thanks again, John-

Andrea Dietrich March 11, 2020 at 5:45 PM love this personification of lovely of the characteristics of kindness. Michelle Faulkner March 12, 2020 at 11:49 AM Thank you kindly, Andrea :)

Krish Radhakrishna March 11, 2020 at 2:15 PM A very matured concept very well expressed. Good luck in the Contest:) Michelle Faulkner March 11, 2020 at 3:05 PM Thank you for commenting, Krish, that is kind of you

Richard Lamoureux March 11, 2020 at 10:37 AM My kind of ink. Well expressed. Hugs Rick. Michelle Faulkner March 11, 2020 at 12:34 PM Thanks for your visit and comment, Rick, appreciate it!

Jan Allison March 11, 2020 at 3:36 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 March 11, 2020 at 12:33 PM That is so kind of you, Jan, hugs back!

Janice Canerdy March 10, 2020 at 11:12 PM Good sentiments well expressed, Michelle. Janice Michelle Faulkner March 10, 2020 at 11:45 PM Appreciate it, Janice, thank you-

John Watt March 10, 2020 at 8:19 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 March 10, 2020 at 11:45 PM Thank you John, that means a lot coming from such a talented wordsmith!