Nothing hurts more than a harsh, unkind word
From the mouths of people unnecessarily frank and pert
Insulting others is to be avoided at any cost
Speak one sentence, and then you’re as good as lost.
What urges people to tell stories about others?
Why don’t they treat all as sisters or as brothers
How would they like to hear tales concerning them alone
Wouldn’t they blame the world, wouldn’t they sigh and groan?
Its no use, my friend, you can never assure man
You can never, never, gossiping in the land, ban
Man’s good at making a mountain of a mole-hill
Spreading false rumors, and creating ill-will
Ensnared by material benefits the world provides him with
Man, who is, by the urge to win fame, bit
Forgets all his manners – just brushes them aside
And is enveloped in a snake-skin of venom and of pride
So! where’s the land of our dreams in which we can take pride
Why do people revel in taking others for a ride
Why cant we be engrossed in our own joys and sorrows
A hopeful, expectant, wait for the morrows
Why interfere in other’s affairs when our own work is there
Would we tolerate it if they laid our secrets bare ?
Why tell stories behind the backs, and why insult others
Why not mete out love and respect, if all mankind are brothers??
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Why indeed!? Mum used to say; “if you have nothing nice to say, just don’t talk.”
i salute your mother - she got it nailed. thanks for the feedback, have a great week ahead
Most if not all mothers do. Thanks kindly.and you’re welcome 🙏🏻🕊
Yes, i agree with you. The qualities of a good mom are definitely universal, and leave an imprint on their children
take care, have a good day
You too; may your week be an excellent one 🙏🏻🕊
Several messages in this write, get your own house in order before you interfere in someone else's, treat others as you would like to be treated etc etc, really enjoyed the read
yes - in a way getting it off my chest - what i feel about gossipers and nosey parkers - and trying to mind my own business and enjoying life
thanks for stopping by
You are very welcome
thank you so much
A great message in this poem. Unfortunately until we feel true love for another we won't treat them with the respect that love brings. Manors are taught but not always obeyed. Love lasts. Very nicely written
that is so true that we need to respect others as we would like to be respected,bbecause good manners, even though a basic courtesy, are rarely practiced today
thank you, have a lovely week ahead
Dear Safina, your fine poem contains much wisdom. Treat other people as you wish to be treated yourself. That was my mum’s mantra. Too much unkindness around by far these days. Better for each to concentrate on their own patch before interfering elsewhere. A lesson many have to learn. A lovely poem here with strong messages. Good to read you again dear poet.
thank you so much for your kind words, really appreciate your feedback, my dear poetess.
the more I read about your mother, the more i admire the lessons she taught you - I feel all good moms are universal in that respect - they live on in our memories and our actions, long after they leave us, bless them.
we find people more interested in preaching than practicing - and the trend is sadly increasing..
waiting to read more gems from your side - take care.
Because for some it is far more rewarding and pleasurable to make others feel less, it's sad isn't it, I know many like this, one being my own sister, I do not tolerate them personally. This is a wonderful and important subject. Powerfully created. 🌹
thanks for your frank feedback - really appreciate the same.
I agree that those who misbehave should not be encouraged or tolerated - but just removed from our circle if possible -
we all have either relatives, or acquaintances who think they are God's gift to humanity and revel in trying to downsize and insult others..
Unfortunately it seems not everyone shares or practices the distinctly kindly & exclusively human principles you have referenced and woven throughout this fine poem .. it would pay them well to take a leaf out of your good book .. and the world would be a distinctly safer and better place .. Neville
glad you share my opinion - because it would definitely make the world a better place if we did unto others what we would like to be done to us
thanks for the kind words - really appreciate it
have a great week ahead - take care
Wise poetic words! I enjoyed the read!
thank you so much
Absolutely. Great work.
glad it resonated with you - thanks a ton
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