Well-intentioned words <br />Carry a double edged sword. <br /> <br />Wield them well, <br />first with honesty, then with tact. <br /> <br />Their meaning is felt first, <br />A glow of satifaction bestowed on the receiver. <br /> <br />Make it true. <br /> <br />If repeated by another, to another, <br />would it mean the same? <br /> <br />If that friend repeated them to another friend, <br />would it ring as clear and pure? <br /> <br />If not, they both would the feel the other edge, <br />this time in the back. <br /> <br />Mean what you say. <br />Say what you mean. <br /> <br />Proved dangerous once, <br />your words will always haunt trust. <br /> <br />Nice without honesty lacks integrity.<br /><br />Sydney Daniels<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/nice/
