to make me pause and ask myself
is this my job?
Be careful. Be quiet. Be polite. Be nice.
Where is it written? Tell me please. Who has decreed that
this be my constant belligerent mantra?
Is it not just as much my imperative
to encourage risk
to teach the noisy shout
to cut with the sword that which needs cutting
Be careful, or not. Take the risk if it is the right risk.
Learn what quiet is. Let your shout come from the place of quiet,
and let it be a mighty shout.
Politeness is often nothing but a disguise, and being nice is almost never enough.
Choose kindness and authenticity instead.
These are the wise words I wish crossed my lips more often,
but I get so tired,
and the moment has passed.
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