My Promise In Three's

My promise in Threes

In each breath
I promise to take,

Thankfulness…
not sorrowful ache.

Happiness…
not misery or hate.

Acceptance…
not judgment, I’ll make.

In each breath
I promise to say,

Kindness …
with love
It’s the only way.

Softness…
in speaking
every day.

Careful…
not to hurt
easily may.

In each breath 
I promise to see,

Beauty…
in all I will 
Believe.

Goodness…
not evil
promise to leave.

Unity…
connected
all are we.

And so I’ll live
 my promise 
of three’s.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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February 24, 2009 at 4:27 PM
Very creative. Thank you
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February 23, 2009 at 7:56 PM
So beautifully written and so wonderfully expressed.. This is the way to live indeed...Be thankful for what God has given you and appreciate it because you may be more fortunate than others..Don't take life or loved ones for granted, do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Love the title and the uplifting message this speaks..God Bless you*Tyesha
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February 23, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Catherine, this is a wonderful piece, and a wonderful creed by which to live! Bravo! Donna G.
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