Simple Task

"Simple Task"

Live and let live, cause never any harm. 
Not only is this right, herein lies our charm.
For there is no good in bullying and bossing;
As it reflects on us, self respect we're tossing.

A little bit of consideration goes a very long way,
Yet, it costs us nothing to dispense and/or display.
Remember, what we give, will also be returned.
If we harm others' hearts, we can expect our own burned.

If we think before we speak, carefully review
Our words before unleashed, given their debut,
We can spare the hearts of others any needless pain
And our own we spare the unpleasantness of disdain.

Live and let live, treat others as we want to be
And the peacefulness obtained along with harmony,
Will make our life a joy in which we can bask
Simply because we carried out a very Simple Task.

Written by Artsieladie/Sharon Donnelly
©2018-06-06 01:26:00 (EDT)
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Cunningham Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 2:01 AM
If only mankind could follow what you have written Artsie, wouldn't the world be a better place. Tom
Donnelly Avatar
June 10, 2018 at 6:46 PM
Yes, Tom, wouldn't it be marvelous? Thank you for your added thoughts. Always appreciated. Hope you have a pleasant week. :) ~ Artsie
Allison Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 12:34 AM
wise words indeed Artsie:-) adding this gem to my faves:-) hugs Jan xx
Donnelly Avatar
June 10, 2018 at 6:43 PM
Thank you, Jan, for all of your support and positive feedback and the fav'ing. I appreciate it very much. Have a pleasant week. :) hugs ~ Artsie xx
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