Virtues

Whatvirtues do you most admire?

Somany to espouse.

We’llmake a list if you insist

Sowe might freely browse.

Theysay patience is a virtue, but then

So’stenacity, and

Understandingrates quite high

Alongwith purity.

Ethicsmakes the list with

Incorruptibility,and

Worthis so important to

Preserveour dignity.

Honoris the cornerstone

Ofdeemed propriety,

Buthonesty is vital to

Secureintegrity.

Innocenceis virtue blessed

Bychaste morality, while

Goodnessshadows worthiness,

Thegrounds of decency.

 

Butthere is one that stands alone

Invirtues, great and small.

Kindness…simple kindness is

Thegreatest virtue of them all.