Wisdom for your Wednesday...

Today I am going to share a beautiful poem by David Bates, which I came across the other day. His words make alot of sense to me, we really should be more considerate of those around us, for we all are going through things be it something small or large.

Speak Gently
Poet: David Bates

Speak gently: It is better far
To rule by love than fear;
Speak gently: Let not harsh words mar
The good we might do here.

Speak gently to the little child
It’s love be sure to gain.
Teach it in accents soft and mild
It may not long remain.

Speak gently to the aged one,
Grieve not the care worn heart;
The sands of life are nearly run,
Let such in peace depart.

Speak gently, kindly to the poor;
Let no harsh tone be heard.
They have enough they must endure
Without an unkind word.

Speak gently to the erring; know
They may have toiled in vain;
Perchance unkindness made them so,
Oh, win them back again