To Be Kind

My heart fights to be kind.
It is what you will find.
For it is the way of my mind.
Even if you may be unkind,
For this makes my soul, unbind.
Even if you ever make me unwind,
All my words will be placed and lined.
However, your mind may be entwined.
My secret is to keep my mouth blind.
With strong English words inclined.
No foul language will ever be mined.
For I would rather be so defined,
Not looking forward to being maligned,
Then be gentle and kind to all humankind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Fraser Avatar
May 29, 2010 at 6:44 AM
A gentleman of gentlemen, wonderful piece Cecil. Many congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest >> James
Freeman Avatar
May 28, 2010 at 4:45 PM
Good way to be Cecil, an awesome presentation, of the way of the Golden Rule. Congratulations on your win. Agape, Moses
Johnson Avatar
May 28, 2010 at 3:37 PM
Good advice. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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May 28, 2010 at 12:41 PM
Wonderful message here especially in the last line. Congratulations on placing third in Carolyn's contest. Way to go! Enjoy your success. Keep that pen flowing. Karen
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May 28, 2010 at 9:35 AM
Congrats Cecil on your winning poem in the Monorhyme contest with this wonderful write my friend.. a well deserved win for a well penned poem.. enjoy your victory and have a wonderful weekend...with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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May 28, 2010 at 8:54 AM
Your message touched my heart, Cecil. Congratulations on taking third place in the contest! Love, Carolyn
Richards Avatar
May 27, 2010 at 8:21 AM
Not only well done.....but a great message too!!! Good luck in the contest, Cecil!! :)
Green Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 11:17 PM
Really nice and sends a great message.
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