
The gift of being kind, good-natured
Pays endless dividends all through life
People like you because you’re easy to get along with
But they can also use you, and exploit you
Perhaps because they take you for granted
Being good-natured should never become a weakness
It should be your strength, a wall that protects you
Build it for yourself, and let it be an invisible shield
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In response to Moonwashed Musings Weekly Prompt – Good-natured– May 23, 2023, hosted by Eugenia
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Good post, Sadje!
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Thanks Paula
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Lovely poem Sadje! ❤
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Thank you Carol
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I like the reminder to not be taken advantage of. I’ve learned that through the years of being a good natured person.
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Yes, people who are good natured are often exploited. One has to be on guard.
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I guess I learned through experience and age.
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That’s how I did too.
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So true, Sadje, Fabulous poem. Love it 💕
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Thanks Grace. ❤️
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My pleasure 💕
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❤️
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a wonderful reminder, Sadje G🙏
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Thank you so much Destiny 🙏🏼
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my pleasure always
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Aesthetic 😁
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Thanks Phil
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Such a great poem, yes good naturedness can truly become a shield.
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Thank you Pooja. Yes it can and should.
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My pleasure.
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😍
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Wow wonderful! Well said. 👌
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Thanks a lot Ganga.
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Well said and beautifully written, Sadje!
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Thanks a lot Eugi. 💕💕💕
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You’re welcome. 💖
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🙏🏼
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Words of wisdom
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Thanks Christine 💕
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You are very welcome
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💖💖💖
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It’s irritating that even the best of things has to have a shadow side.
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I agree my friend. T has a lot to do with the human nature.
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Oh Amen! Well said Sadje. One can be good-natured and still express personal boundaries.
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It is a must for survival.
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Agreed!
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🤩🤩🤩
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Very well said, Sadje!
Beautifully written💛
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Thanks Vidah
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Words of deep wisdom, my friend.
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Thanks a lot Jill
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Great take on the prompt Sadje! “Build it for yourself, and let it be an invisible shield” ❣️
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Thanks my friend
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Absolutely so!
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Thanks Keith 💞
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Right you are my friend. It’s good to remember this.
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Thanks Maria 💞
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Very good advice. Using being ‘good natured’ as a shield. One needs to know how to protect themselves while giving what they can.
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Very true Jules.
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Great poem, Sadje, beautiful and a good reminder. 💞
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Thanks a lot Lauren ❤️
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I loved this Sadje. ‘Let it be an invisible shield’ – so wise, with such insight. Loved it, Sadje 😁
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Thanks a lot Brenda. 🌺
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You understand this after being used too many times, dear. :(:(
Nice advice.
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Yes, that’s true. Thanks 🙏🏼
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❤️
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🤍🤍🤍
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Beautifully written ✨😊 especially the reminder of not being taken advantage of because of being a good natured person
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Thanks Jenny! Yes anyone who is good natured, knows how they are/ can be exploited.
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Nice
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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Quite a fine line between being good natured and being a doormat, one I have struggled with knowing the boundary between them. Wonderfully stated, Sadje! 💞💞💞
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Thanks a lot Dawn. I feel that life is all about learning how to deal with things and with experience we do better.
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