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Poem April 28, 1962 Issue

A SOFT ANSWER

Dulcie Geddes

I have learned
To keep a quiet tongue
When I just simply long
To shout with indignation.

I have realized
That when I hesitate,
I find it is too late
To indulge in condemnation.

I have proved
That to answer lovingly
What is harshly said to me
Turns wrath to reconciliation.

Dulcie Geddes

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