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Two Line Quote Poetry Contest

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power of words

“words when soft-spoken soothe, when harshly spoken hurt
 ~ say something kind, say nothing and hold unkind words.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Crandall Avatar
March 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Great wisdom. I wish I always followed it.
Evans Avatar
March 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Thank you. I try to ... not easy.
Mckeithan Avatar
March 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Good advice Marilene. Good luck in contest
Evans Avatar
March 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Thanks, Oliver! Have a great rest of the day.
Andresen Avatar
March 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
- Words of wisdom, Marilene ... best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Evans Avatar
March 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Thanks so much, Anne-Lise. Hugs, M
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