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Not Just Words
Often disregarded
deemed inessential
accolades are wages
employing potential
Emerging minds surely
a sacred gift
vacant reassurance
quietly left adrift
Potent words
affording confidence
stepping stones
positive performance
Reinforcement a lighthouse
many hesitant
affirming self-worth
those diffident
Appreciation a seedling
growing vitality
prudent to repeating
rising ability
Inspiring optimism
designed pre-empt
successes lost
fearing attempt
Effortless practice
available freely to each
prosperous for learners
and those who teach
deemed inessential
accolades are wages
employing potential
Emerging minds surely
a sacred gift
vacant reassurance
quietly left adrift
Potent words
affording confidence
stepping stones
positive performance
Reinforcement a lighthouse
many hesitant
affirming self-worth
those diffident
Appreciation a seedling
growing vitality
prudent to repeating
rising ability
Inspiring optimism
designed pre-empt
successes lost
fearing attempt
Effortless practice
available freely to each
prosperous for learners
and those who teach
Published 3rd Mar 2018
Author's Note
I was reminded yesterday of the power of praise and appreciation. Thank you A.
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3rd Mar 2018 2:53pm
beautiful Mel such a potent and positive poem
it lifted my spirits in the reading
how powerful words are in their ability to bring up
or tear down..
exceptional..
love Brenda
it lifted my spirits in the reading
how powerful words are in their ability to bring up
or tear down..
exceptional..
love Brenda
3rd Mar 2018 3:13pm
Thank you lovely Brenda. I wrote Kindness is of No Consequence recently, referring to meanness and indifference in society. After being reminded of the impact of just a few kind words, I felt inspired to write about it. It is so true, words have power to lift or bury.
Much love dear friend.
Much love dear friend.
3rd Mar 2018 7:53pm
I Love the message of this, Mel. Appreciation is vital for a positive impact on growth.
3rd Mar 2018 9:43pm
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3rd Mar 2018 10:23pm
8th Mar 2018 9:45am
Each stanza is a nugget in and of itself and each has an esoteric ring that may or may not include the reader. In many ways this reminds me of my own mood on occasion, although yours oozes with an affirmation that often eludes me.
Very nice write, Mel, thanks for the send....David
Very nice write, Mel, thanks for the send....David
8th Mar 2018 12:39pm
10th Mar 2018 12:51pm
This is splendid. I love everything about it. The short lines with killer line breaks. The flow and cadence. Your rhyming is awesome ... I am so, so jealous.
10th Mar 2018 9:40pm
Wow. Thank you so very much. Truly grateful for your feedback and wonderful compliments.
11th Mar 2018 00:02am
without appreciation and praise our heart breaks and our soul is ruined - thank you for such and inspirational write :-)))))
13th Mar 2018 8:33am
It is amazing how the tiniest bit of appreciation can lift us. Much love my friend.
