Ward Off The Reckless Demands! Poem by Savita Tyagi

Ward Off The Reckless Demands!

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It is good to land a listening ear
To someone genuinely in pain.
Even more wonderful is to give
A helping hand to one in need.

But to swallow the venom of
Malicious minds poured upon
Your heart and lose your own
Peace of mind is unhealthy.

Compassion is not a perfunctory
And superficial curtesy. Be genuine
In your speech and actions and strong
Enough to ward off reckless demands.

Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Topic(s) of this poem: compassion,lifestyle
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Practicing Poetess 22 January 2019

Savita, this is the first time I have had the occasion to read your work. There is such wisdom in this one poem! Some of us feel such a need to help and listen to everyone, and in some cases it is so toxic that one feels the need to take a bath afterward, to wash off all the dirt and pollution! Sage advice in this poem of yours!

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Savita Tyagi 22 January 2019

Thank you poet for your comment. Love the way you have related your feelings about these encounters that we all go through.

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Kumarmani Mahakul 14 March 2019

Giving helping hand to others is very good and this expresses intention of selfless service. Unhealthy mind does not get peace. A person who cares all with love and helps others, he gets real peace. A nice poem is excellently penned...10

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Kumarmani Mahakul 14 March 2019

Giving helping hand to others is very good and this expresses intention of selfless service. Unhealthy mind does not get peace. A perspon who cares all with love and helps others, he gets real peace. A nice poem is excellently penned...10

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Valsa George 05 February 2019

Genuineness is what defines and qualifies all our actions! Patient and sympathetic listening is a great quality. But if we listen to venomous talks and mean gossips, that will only spoil our peace of mind! So whom to listen has to be discreetly decided! Great common sense in your words!

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Akhtar Jawad 24 January 2019

A nice advice, reckless demands should be ignored, nice poem.

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Mahtab Bangalee 22 January 2019

finest poem and finest uttered word- Be genuine yeah be genuine inside and outside together

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