Be Kind

The what ifs
Will drag you into the mud-
And won’t get you anywhere.
Although,
I think it’s safe to say-
We ALL, at times,
Go there.

We all have stories
That breathe a sadness
In our heart.
We all have great loss-
Because with life,
Death also
Becomes a part.

We all have so much
To be grateful for.
If we bask in the blessings
That are all around us.
We all feel love and compassion
Deep in our hearts-
Because difficult times
Somehow ground us.

Please find kindness
In your words to others.
Please sort your thoughts
Before you open your mouth
To speak.
Please remember
We are all fighting battles
Behind closed doors,
And we are all just human
Behind this veil-
We allow the world
To see.

Please be mindful-
And intentional.
Act with integrity
And be the person
You wish to see.
Please be genuine
And treat others
With care-
And do your best
To offer up the world
Your peace.

-Tanielle Childers ©️ 4.28.24