Gentleness

Noone should ever need to avert

Thattenderness, that sweetness

Ofnature, that curry of favor…

Thatgentleness.

 

Inthe calm gentle soul

Reststhe mover of mountains,

Theprophet of reason,

Theemblem of hope.

 

Barteringdiscord with steadfast demeanor,

Counteringarmor with soft eiderdown.

Whispersof wisdom that echo like thunder

Tilstorm clouds disperse and

Thewalls tumble down.

 

Banditsand beasts may

Runroughshod with ignorance

Brandishingbayonets meant to impress.

Butsouls without kindness are

Doomedto destruction,

Forlife has no honor

Withoutgentleness.