Trading Tranquility
Loud doesn’t always mean right.
Quiet does not make one meek.
Fury should not impart strength.
Staying calm does not make us weak.
Rudeness should not convey power.
Respect should not mean too nice.
Forcing one’s will upon others
Is just a bully’s device.
Booming and blasting your insults,
Claiming pride for being a savage,
Talking down to the people around you
Invariably causes great damage.
We’ve traded tranquility, sense, and respect;
Thinking crudeness a virtuous trait.
When we let the loud voices steer us off course
Love is squelched, and in its place – hate.
Being loud, being crass…of that some are proud?
Will the boorish and bovine succeed?
Can’t we look to the gracious, the giving, and just,
And hope such folks rise to the lead?
If we hit the mute button, our thoughts come to light.
When we value the quiet, it’s clear:
True smarts and deep strength don’t go boasting about!
There’s no flaunt, there’s no flourish, nor sneer.
When intellect’s valued far more than bravado,
When bullies do not get their way,
Respect can return; it’s humility we earn,
Our hearts tuned to the truth. One can pray.
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Very well stated. If only more of our leaders (current leaders) could read and then change their behavior this would be a much better country. We do need to take our country back from those currently in power displaying most of the negative behaviors referred to in the blog.
Bravo!
I wholeheartedly agree! Loudmouth, crude bullying covers cowardice, ignorance and lack of confidence & takes us backwards. These “ people “ have nothing to offer except hate & divisiveness.
Excellent! This is a sad commentary on our country and how we have gone backward with an ignorant and obnoxious bully in the White House. I hope and pray we can get him out and get back to civility!