The Better Way

There have been times when I have talked in anger and my
face was flaming red...
But those were times when I have uttered something stupid
which I wished later that I had not said.

Calm, cool and collected is the type of guy I want to be...
But in an unguarded moment I have been the type of guy 
you don't like to see.

So I asked the Lord to help me to choose the proper things to 
say...
And now sometimes I say something special to help someone 
to have a better day.

The words we speak to each other have tremendous power you
know...
Some words can bring us down and  others help us grow.

Say something nice to someone and then watch their face start
to glow...
Kind and gentle words is a great way to let your character show.

Remember, we all need a little praise as we journey through the day...
And praising others is always the cool and better way.

                                             TK<><
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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February 27, 2015 at 11:08 AM
So true, Tom. My grandmother used to say that there is something good in the worst of us, and something bad in the best of us. I do try to look for the good in everyone I meet.
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February 25, 2015 at 5:07 PM
Very good advice. One to hold. Thank you#7
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