People May Hear You

Come close my dear son
Listen to what wisdom says
People may hear your words
But they feel your attitude
For action speaks
Louder than the highest voice
Words are empty drums
That makest a stormy noise
But contain nothing in itself
Even if your words are rotten eggs
But your attitudes is well furnished
People will surround you
They will kiss you from sweetest lips
They will place your position
Above the majesty and governors
You will be an apple
That seduce their eyes

So,my son,do not oil your words
To earn honour and praise
Do not mask yourself
by your sweetest lips
Everyone knew that words can't represent the heart
She only speaks for one's interest
But attitude is the mouth of the heart

Therefore my son,be wise
Follow what wisdom advised
Do what makes you happy
To your fellow being
mind your behaviours and deeds
For people may hear your words,
But they feel you attitude.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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A   Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 3:59 PM
Cornel, Thanks for the reply on my comment...Linda
Deschler Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 1:41 AM
It's what is on the inside that counts, for there is where our true heart and soul resides, and our actions will always speak louder than our words.... I really like the positive message in this poem. Very well said and written, Cornel!
Cornelius  Chidera  Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 6:20 AM
thanks Kelly.We really need a pure heart
A   Avatar
July 14, 2014 at 1:29 AM
Hello Cornel, good words to live by. This happens to be one of the most inspirational poems I've ever read. And believe me, I've read many poems of inspiration. Thank you for sharing, these words... Well spoken.... XOX..Linda
Cornelius  Chidera  Avatar
July 15, 2014 at 8:16 AM
HI PD, thanks for your encouragement.
Mcintosh Avatar
July 13, 2014 at 9:18 PM
I liked this. Thank you. God bless you.
Cornelius  Chidera  Avatar
July 15, 2014 at 8:15 AM
THANKS for your reading and comment,Regina
Williams Avatar
July 13, 2014 at 3:58 PM
Cornel a strong message..David
Cornelius  Chidera  Avatar
July 15, 2014 at 8:13 AM
HI DAVID thanks, we really need such message today in our world
Onclaud Avatar
July 13, 2014 at 2:21 PM
language of action so finely impressed through your splendid write, cornel.. grreat job!.. hugggs
Cornelius  Chidera  Avatar
July 15, 2014 at 8:12 AM
thanks Nette,I appreciate your comment
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