Rough Day Rhyme

I'm sitting here and wondering

Why people act the way they do.

Was it just the way they were raised?

Did they grow up in a zoo?

I know sometimes it's hard

To keep your opinions to yourself,

But when you speak your thoughts out loud,

Could you please use words that help?

Do not be cruel or mean.

Think before you speak.

Instead of using hurtful words,

Please be kind and meek.

You never know who is listening,

Or what your words are teaching.

Little ears can hear you.

Be gentle when your preaching.

Photo above taken by my little buddy Graham.