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Humanity

Honor and cherish your fellow human beings Understand and welcome perspectives of others Matter how different from yours. Try not to judge. Accept people as they are. Exercise compassion. No human being is infallible, so forgive slights. Improve and grow as a person. It's a cruel world Treat all people with kindness and respect You'll be much richer for it, guaranteed. Humanity Poetry Contest/Winner(4th Place) Sponsored by John Hamilton Date written and posted: 11/12/2017

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Date: 12/4/2017 8:15:00 AM
I didn't read this back when you won! No wonder it won. It's full of wisdom and reads so smoothly! Janice
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/9/2017 9:20:00 AM
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it, Janice:-) Have a nice day...
Date: 11/18/2017 11:56:00 AM
Really enjoyed this thought ful and wise acrostic, thanks for your entry and congrats on a fine placement!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 11/21/2017 8:06:00 PM
Thank you, John. I appreciate it
Date: 11/18/2017 4:25:00 AM
Congratulations on your fine win, Edward - blessings to you, friend, and keep on writing! :-)
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 11/21/2017 8:07:00 PM
Thanks, Gregory!:-)
Date: 11/15/2017 1:24:00 PM
If people would embrace your words what a lovely place the world would be! Thanks foe your visit to my poem! GL in the contest!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 11/17/2017 9:05:00 AM
You're welcome, Kim. And thank you! I appreciate your wonderful comments.*Hugs*
Date: 11/14/2017 5:55:00 AM
Brilliant!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 11/15/2017 9:06:00 AM
Thanks, Silent One! Glad you liked it...

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