Gentleness - A Poem About The Power Of Softness

This short poem is a reminder of the many reasons for taking a softer approach to our delivery. When we approach ourselves and others with more gentleness, our impact is often stronger and people are more receptive to our message.
Here's to the power of our gentleness!

Transcript

Gentleness.

Gentleness is powerful.

Its strength is understated.

Not just for sentimentalists.

Don't underestimate it.

Gentleness communicates more than your anger could.

Its softness egos can deflate.

It's for the greater good.

Gentleness is self-composed.

It's easeful and endearing.

It knows it's time to let things go.

It's graceful,

Warm and clearing.

Gentleness is genius.

Its impact unexpected.

When someone has been mean to us,

Their slime,

We can deflect it.

We make our point more peacefully.

Our words can be received.

Gentleness.

You're teaching me.

Through you,

Much more's achieved.