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Regarding Civility..

It’s respecting your elders, And holding open doors; Obeying your parents, And doing your chores; It’s holding your tongue, And being polite; An overall knowing of, What’s wrong and what’s right; Being courteous and letting, Good manners shine through; Removing your hat inside, Not wearing it backwards or askew; Being cultured and gracious To everyone you know, And when your feeling angry Not to let it show; It’s the way you act to strangers, And helping those in need; Only with elegance and compassion, Can civility succeed.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 9/3/2010 9:30:00 AM
Great write that should definitely be in the winners' circle..Good luck in the contest.These things was once taught by parents, elders, teachers where has that gone...Sara
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Date: 9/2/2010 3:52:00 AM
Nice, soft and psitive thoughts on what is civility to you, Tirzah
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Date: 9/1/2010 9:18:00 PM
Nice entry Tirzah.. good luck in the contest.. my entry is so old as this contest has been hanging on from last year and the sponsor just decided to reactivate it so I cannot recall my entry title or find it on the massive list ...haha.. but its a great contest and the sponsor is a great friend too..luv.. did u see my wedding pics... now posted on my blog... only allowed ten with the new system..we have hundreds..luv..
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Date: 9/1/2010 8:43:00 PM
VERY nice, Tirzah! Compassion to those in need, even if they are strangers is essential to bringing about civility in our society. I like the way this poem flows. Great entry for the contest. Best wishes for success, Carolyn
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