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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 3/28/2010 9:24:00 AM
Great poem, love Simone
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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
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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
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Date: 3/23/2010 1:10:00 AM
Soup mail returned, Mitch. Love, Carolyn
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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..
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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
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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
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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
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Date: 3/22/2010 1:38:00 PM
antiquity is right on---funny---love it!!
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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.
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