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Be Kind , Knowing Not the Person's Inner Battle
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Be Kind , Knowing Not the Person's Inner Battle |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA 
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"Be kind. For everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle".~Plato~ (from GreenEyes critique Box) No truer words ever written, are quoted here If only stop to think, would we, may cause not a tear On this life's path when we meet someone by chance Circumstances in their life, we know not at first glance Some people tell lots of things, about present and past Still inside themselves, secrets just seem to last Situations too hard to speak of, deep inside their heart Even though they want them gone, they won't seem to part Some go to a counselor, or maybe even two Trying to release inner turmoils, wondering what to do No matter how many doctors or friends in whom confide The "thing" inside their heart, never seems to subside Putting on a happy face, feeling anguish and pain Thinking if they talk about it, what would be their gain In this coming year and all the years to come, too I'll try to be always kind, and how about you Will you, my friend, do this simple thing I know if we will this do, each of our hearts will sing Knowing that we may have put a smile on another's face Not adding more hurt to one's in their secret place Plato said, "Be kind. For everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle", I read To me, my dear friends, some of the truest words ever said [This message has been edited by garysgirl (01-01-2003 11:15 AM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
garysgirl A very good write and what you say is true. Enjoyed |
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Diane Coway Member
since 2002-08-01
Posts 61USA |
Oh,yes, good write, for one never knows of the traumas another has faced in life. I try to take that in consideration and not be harsh in my judgement of others. LOL...some do make it hard though...but your words are too true. So like you say, be kind, one never knows. Hugs. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Ethel, Here you are, thinking of others. What a kind, loving heart you have. This is a wonderful reminder for us to be kind, and to ~SMILE~, you just never know....... Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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janmew Member
since 2001-10-27
Posts 134Canada |
No truer words have been said. Wonderful! Jan |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Beautiful Ethel. It is so important to be caring and kind of others; whether we know them or not. A smile goes a long, long way to making someone's day bright. Hugs and Luvs, Marti A poem is never finished, only abandoned. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you, Mr. Seymour, After I posted this a little earlier, I noticed several poems on the pages today about "inner feelings" (including the one you posted in December). It seems we're thinking of the "inner" today. Not a bad thing to do. Right? Thank you, Sir...  "Love makes the world go around" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thanks, Diane, for reading and replying. No, we never know....... So many have things that hurt so bad they can't even talk about them.  "Love makes the world go around" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you so much, dear Pat. You are so kind, friend. I really appreciate your sweet words.  "Love makes the world go around" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Jan, Thank you for reading and replying to my poem. I appreciate it.... "Love makes the world go around" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
That's true, Marti........whether we know them or not. When I worked as head cashier and Customer Service in different stores, I always made a point of getting a smile out of the most rude customers, even if it was only a little smile it was a start for them. We never know what is causing another person's mood they are in. Sometimes, especially when I, myself, am in pain, I forget to think about the reasons for other peoples actions. I really try, though, to remember. thank you, friend... "Love makes the world go around" |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
so, so, SO true. Often I've met people and opon my first encounter wondered what was going on.. but with more acquaintance and a soon developed friendship I learn of all they hold inside. Wonderful write. Happy New year. Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I was going to writie something like this, but you've done it well...I believe these words with all my heart, as I work with the public every day, and have to be the 'rule enforcer' with them. It's tough. I'm sympathetic, much as I can be. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
You have used L's signature and turned it into something very beautiful. Indeed..everyone has their battles to lose and win and we can only help by being kind. Well done Ethel.......wonderful....... |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you, Alyssa, Yeah, after a person feels comfortable enough to confide in us, we leard the reasons for their actions. Thank you for your reply....... :squeez: "Love makes the world go around" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Dixie, I know you are a sweet, kind person. When working with the public, a person does have to be stern sometimes. but, I do believe that you do it with kindness.... Thanks for your reply.... "Love makes the world go around" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Donna, thank you for your sweet reply. I really hope that Lauren doesn't mind. I really don't think she will. She's a sweet person, herself. I really didn't think about e-mailing her before I posted this. I had these ideas going around in my head, but they seemed to kind of fall into place when I was replying to one of her poems and read her Critique statement. Thank you, again, Donna...... "Love makes the world go around" |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggsssssssss) Oh Ethel, you speak with such truth, sweet friend, I agree 110% with Plato's words and in a world such as ours today, I think so many forget this wisdom and judge the book by its cover and fail to recognize the anger, the frustration, the sadness, the taciturn lips can be explained with how someone is feeling inside and what may be troubling that person! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, Lauren has an awesome quote on her posts just as I really love Shakira so I use her song lyric as mine, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you, Noah. You have such wisdom for one so young. I really appreciate your kind replies to me and others. You are a very special person, dear Noah..... "Love makes the world go around" |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Wonderful words and sentiment Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you very much, Raph... "Love makes the world go around" |
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