Think twice before you criticize

I clipped this from a magazine years ago, author unknown

Some people pride themselves on saying just what is on their mind,

no matter if their comments are caustic or unkind.

They feel they have a perfect right to probe and analyze,

and call it being honest when they cut folks down to size.

They’re always at the ready to shoot a well-aimed dart

right through somebody’s ego, straight into someone’s heart.

And yet these are the very folks who go into a spin

when they’re the ones elected to take it on the chin.

Then truth becomes a weapon that carries too much clout,

and criticism is something they would rather do without.

So here’s a tip for those of you who like to speak your mind,

no matter if your comments are caustic or unkind.

Think twice before you criticize, hold back that little dart

before it has a chance to sink into somebody’s heart.

Remember it’s just possible the tide will turn some day

and you could be the target of the mean things people say.

But if you learn to curb your tongue, your friends will like you more

and you will be a nicer person than you ever were before.

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