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Renascence

Civility is a characteristic I wish to revive
Long dormant in our society, it is so rare
Since we all live together trying to survive
Let’s be nice to each other, showing we care.

I know everything is not sugar and spice
And into “every life some rain must fall,”
But, for heaven’s sake, can’t we be nice,
And get along with each other, after all.

Being polite and courteous in all we do
Not getting involved with the dross of life
Just showing kindness with a smile or two,
Helps us to avoid any pettiness and strife.

Treating others as we like to be treated
Is the Golden Rule, a foundation for civility
Some folks strike out, feeling mistreated,
But being civil is within everyone’s ability. 

THIRD PLACE WINNER
Written October 18, 2022
Submitted to “This or That, Vol. 14" Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Christuraj Alex Date: 11/11/2022 8:12:00 PM Theme of renascene is beautifully brought out through this socio-political work. Congratulations! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/11/2022 8:37:00 PM Thanks so much, Chris.

Edward Ibeh Date: 11/11/2022 2:27:00 PM Beautifully expressed message that rings so true, Milt:-) Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/11/2022 7:48:00 PM Thank you, Edward, for the placement in your contest. I always enjoy writing for your contests because they make me think!

Caren Krutsinger Date: 10/21/2022 2:05:00 AM This is why I give every person I meet a new chance, a fresh start every time I meet them "Just showing kindness with a smile or two, Helps us to avoid any pettiness and strife." But after about 19 starts I am afraid I stop trying so hard. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/21/2022 8:51:00 AM Don't we all? Some people absolutely refuse to be helped. They seem to wallow in their troubles. They complain, but they secretly enjoy them.

Michael Tor Date: 10/18/2022 5:25:00 PM Milton what a humanitarian sharing of Poetry. Another favorite to read reminds us that kindness goes a long way... Thank you for posting my friend... Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/18/2022 7:11:00 PM It does, indeed, Michael. If everyone would practice what I'm saying in this poem, the world (at least our neighborhoods) would be vastly different.

Ann Peck Date: 10/18/2022 10:45:00 AM Thanks for writing that, Milton. I think most of us have reached the end of our wits. It's mostly what those being interviewed on CNN are expressing--even Republicans. We need to repair our thoughts. Good luck in contest! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/18/2022 12:58:00 PM Indeed, we do, Ann. We need to repair both our thoughts and our actions, especially with regard to one another.