THOUGHTFUL

She is thoughtful, kind, considerate
Weighing her actions with the other in mind
Making certain that what she was about to say or do
In no way would infringe upon or offend
The recipient of her move.

Her behavior thus ingrained
Is quickly evident to those concerned
While most respond in kind
 Few advantage of her would try to take.
A giver not a taker is she
Satisfied in the correctness of her ways
Shunting aside thoughtlessness, rudeness, inconsideration
Leaving those attributes to others
Who have as yet not seen the light of day.

Herbert Holzbauer
© January 2001

Background: Plum Blossom

Artist: Mei Xia

Midi Title: The Forest Speaks

Composer: Bjorn Lynne