Have you read this poem before? It’s one of my favorites about the volume of one kind word by John W. Foley.
Drop a Pebble in the Water
Drop a pebble in the water; just a splash, and it is gone;
But there’s half-a-hundred ripples circling on and on and on,
Spreading, spreading from the center, flowing on out to sea.
And there is no way of telling where the end is going to be.
Drop an unkind word, or careless; in a minute it is gone;
But there’s half-a-hundred ripples circling on and on and on.
They keep spreading, spreading, spreading, from the center as they go,
And there is no way to stop them, once you’ve started them to flow.
Drop a word of cheer and kindness; just a flash and it is gone;
But there’s half-a-hundred ripples circling on and on and on,
Bearing hope and joy and comfort on each splashing, dashing wave
Till you wouldn’t believe the volume of that one kind word you gave.
That poem gives a great visual about the power of one word. Reminds me of what I’ve been teaching my daughter…be slow to speak, quick to listen and choose your words wisely. Good words to live by don’t you think? Do you have a favorite poem or motivational quote you’d like to share? I’d love to hear from you!
Love & Success,
Jill Shea
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