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I Do the Best I Can To Uplift Others

I am doing the best I can today I’m kind in spite of people’s dourness Smiling no matter what, merry and gay Uplifting strangers and their sourness Secret weapon is my gorgeous smile A happy hello cherry and merry I walk six blocks or maybe a mile Then I reach my neighbor old man Harry I know the stories of those in my town Tended to many in clinic you see I give them a smile even when they frown For they are all dear and lovely to me It brings me up and makes me feel kind It refreshes my heart, rejuvenates my mind.

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L Milton Hankins

Date: 10/12/2021 9:02:00 AM

A very sweet sonnet, Caren. I think you have described yourself perfectly!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/12/2021 10:30:00 AM

Thankyou Hank. This is my sweet side; my nasty side is eating people's livers in a fantasy world.

Jenna Logan

Date: 10/12/2021 4:54:00 AM

It's the way we should be, but too many people only care about being lifted, instead of giving to others.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/12/2021 10:30:00 AM

I have to tell you Jenna this is the only thing that gives me enthusiasm and I have gobs of it.