From a 4th grade reading book

Of all the subjects to be held during the school day, Oldest Daughter absolutely loves reading class! In her spare time, if she has a book, she is one happy gal! Books are friends, and she can go anywhere in the world! From where does she get her love of reading?!?! Hmmm...I wonder. :) Sweet Hubbie calls both of us (lovingly) bookworms.

This little poem is in one of her readers, and I thought I would share it with you.

Little Words of Kindness

Anonymous

A little word in kindness spoken,

A motion or a tear,

Has often healed the heart that's broken,

And made a friend sincere.

A word, a look, has crushed to earth

Full many a budding flower,

Which, had a smile but owned its birth,

Would bless life's darkest hour.

Then think it not an idle thing

A pleasant word to speak:

The face you wear, the thoughts you bring,

A heart may heal or break.

Dear Lord, help me today to speak kind, helpful words!