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Utmost Compassion and Care

Want to reach a child, teach him to care?
   To do everything with a gentle flair?

Don't hover over over him 'til you're blue in the face
   Or lavish undeserved praise on him -- a complete waste!

Show him the way, instead, in your every action and deed
   By modeling utmost compassion and care, plant the seeds

Honor and speak well of your father and mother
   Your aunt and your uncle, your sister and brother

Always consider how you'd like to be treated
   When communicating with others, even on Twitter

By modeling daily the caring way to act and behave
   You'll raise a chlld to be proud of, from cradle to grave

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2018

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Susan Ashley Date: 10/16/2018 8:15:00 PM What the world needs now, more than ever, is love sweet love (love that song..) and your inspiring and gentle poem provides a compassionate and caring poetic blueprint towards achieving this loving goal through teaching by setting a good example. A beautiful and meaningful message wrapped in the flair of your lovely verses, Gershon. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/16/2018 9:26:00 PM Susan, I believe that a book of your compassionate and caring comments would win the Nobel Prize for Literature! Thank you so much, my friend. Best wishes always, Gershon

M. L. Kiser Date: 10/16/2018 2:30:00 PM Gershon, you are a very wise man. You're also a great poet! Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/16/2018 9:28:00 PM I'm glad you think so. I just don't know what to say other than thank you (and flattery will definitely get you everywhere with me)! Appreciated. Best wishes, Gershon

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 10/16/2018 9:05:00 AM Wonderful <3 Login to Reply

CayCay Jennings Date: 10/16/2018 3:29:00 AM You speak truth - so many dysfunctional people have children. This read could make a difference in someone's life - easily it could. Plus, beautiful lines, compelling rhymes and a fine delivery make it a pleasure to read. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/16/2018 9:30:00 PM Just want to add that all I really hope for is to read my own lines and act on them. If anyone else does, it's 'gravy.' Your sincere, caring reaction is duly noted and most appreciated. Best wishes, Gershon Gershon Wolf Date: 10/16/2018 3:55:00 PM Many thanks, Cay Cay! Best wishes, Gershon