A Kindly Word
by Grace B. Maxwell (1909)
Just speak a kindly word
To those who love you best,
'Twill help them many a time
Bravely to stand life's test.
It takes so little time
To smile and just to say:
"That was well done, my dear,"
And then it cheers all day.
Wait not until tomorrow,
Till setting of the sun,
It might be all too late--
The race of life be run.
The saddest thing in life
Is what you might have been
To those just nearest you--
Your dear and blessed kin.
Then speak a kindly word;
'Twill help you most of all;
For ev'ry kindly word
Makes plainer Heaven's call.
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