Harmony

I respect others opinions, asked for or not I hold my peace until your point is over My advice is given, when only it is sought If I yawn, please "excuse me" as I cover The compassion I show is only selfless And expect nothing back but a smile It will not ever take an act of Congress When I am done, I will feel worth while I really worry about our common courtesy It seems like it is so lost behind the wheel Driver overtakes driver, savage idiocy There's no appeal to me, just to surreal My daily practice of my civility Has brought me some great friends I pray this outpouring of antiquity Will catch on and start trends

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Simone Segal

Date: 3/28/2010 9:24:00 AM

Great poem, love Simone

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 3/23/2010 1:27:00 PM

Respect, compassion, courtesy what excellent traits for a person to have. Makes our world a better place and you have put this forward so well with this write. God Bless Phyl

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/23/2010 7:26:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your poetry with us today Mitch. I enjoyed reading this piece. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/23/2010 1:10:00 AM

Soup mail returned, Mitch. Love, Carolyn

Skat A

Date: 3/22/2010 7:32:00 PM

I just had the curiosity, on another read.. I like the honesty in your words. I do wish most people could bite thier tounge . Till it is thier turn..To speak. I do see a person with harmony living a friendly life..I am sure glad 2 know u are not one to step on someones toes..Or cut in front...Enjoyed..

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/22/2010 4:47:00 PM

Mitch, you have all of the qualities to make a true and lasting friend. So glad I met you here! Love, Carolyn

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 3/22/2010 2:12:00 PM

Very cute, Mitch. STORY: as a teenager learning to drive, it was before women's lib. Wherever I went, men and boys always waited and opened the door for me to enter before they did. They stood when ladies entered the room, and showed a lot of courtesy. Well, was I in for a big surprise way back then when I started to make a left turn and the man stopped at the light in the oncoming lane started going before waiting for me to turn left! My boyfriend screamed. It wasn't the same in cars! LOL

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/22/2010 2:02:00 PM

If we all spend a little more time being civil, it would be a better world..Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 3/22/2010 1:38:00 PM

antiquity is right on---funny---love it!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/22/2010 12:49:00 PM

I really enjoy this poem and your message. so vital for our society. Luv, Andrea ps HOpe you make the winner's circle with it.