In kind

This poem is for Project OpenBook, a community-built children’s book. Your ratings determine what goes into the book. Proceeds go toward doing amazing things. Details below.

When I was a lad
I’d often get mad
At the crazy things people said.

In most every bind
I’d reply in kind
And tell them to go drop dead.

But now that I’m older
I’ve found that it’s bolder
To repay them in kindness instead.

Phil HausslerWritten by Phil Haussler.
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  • Thanks Becky! Sometimes I still forget this lesson. You rock
  • beckyblanton
    Definitely MY favorite and a lesson to learn at any age! This is wonderful Phil!
  • Judy
    Like this. Great life lesson.
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