What Does it Take to be Nice?
In truth, what does it take to be nice?
To proffer a compliment or two
Even a cursory nod will suffice,
Which for many is long overdue,
And you might just happen to see
Upon proffering a ready smile
A granite frown turn to glee,
And a happy face for a while,
It really does not take much
To light up a person’s day,
Nothing but a friendly touch,
And a few good words to say,
You see, naught can withstand
the magic of a friendly “Hello! ”
and nor can they misunderstand
a hale and hearty “Cheerio! ”
so before you growl and scowl,
and embark upon a diatribe,
or cry most fevered foul,
remember first to prescribe
a wave and a cheerful smile,
a most potent potion for the day,
makes it all so very worthwhile,
as you go upon your way!
Ross DixPeek
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/what-does-it-take-to-be-nice/
