Let It Be Said

Let it be said….
That you are you and only you; 
That you believe in yourself when others doubt you; 
That you waste not your time on the mingling of others’ affairs but on improving your own; 
That you speak your truth, and it’s clearly spoken; 
That you choose your friends wisely yet are congenial to all; 
That you’ll not pass judgment on others for we all have a story; 
That no matter how small the task, you will do it your best and no matter how great the results, you remain forever humble; 
That you’re not selfish with your knowledge because then it’s worth nothing; 
That you are proud but not too proud to admit when you’ve mistaken; 
That you don’t have all the answers but are always willing to learn; 
That you don’t act self-righteous but treat everyone equal; 
That you assist others in need and expect no compensation; 
That you respect yourself and therefore are respected in return. 
Let it be said about you, and may you say it about yourself.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Haick Avatar
January 14, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Hey Kimberly, congratulations on your win in Constance's "Anything Goes" Contest! Great job! Peace, Audrey P.S. Thank you for your kind comments on my poem.
Dietrich Avatar
January 10, 2010 at 11:20 PM
Very wise words in this fine poetic message!! Congrats on being in the top ten. Luv, andrea
George   Avatar
January 10, 2010 at 4:41 AM
Dear Kimberly, with your permission I would like to print this and hang it on the door in the amour were I spend most of my days writing. SUCH AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE - A CODE OF LIVE LIFE BY. ONGRATULATIONS!! on your win in Constance's conest and thank you for sharing this beautiful gem! Love, Lainie
Loving Iii Avatar
January 2, 2010 at 12:27 PM
prose poetry is right. john
Fraser Avatar
October 17, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Perfect prose Kimberly, and she has said " Let It be Said " >> James
Brown Avatar
October 11, 2009 at 9:13 AM
I have read your amazing poetry today and enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing with us Kimberly. I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Love, Carol
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