What God truly wants us to know
What so many learned long ago
Experience, from home or school
Most all were taught the Golden Rule
I'll treat you just how I want to
Be treated in return by you
To hurt someone by ridicule
Is not part of the Golden Rule
To talk behind somebody's back
Is like a mean school girl attack
So if you feel this makes you cool
Not practicing the Golden Rule
Don't pick on someone just to flaunt
A condescending dig or taunt
Sarcasm's given by a fool
Does not fit in the Golden Rule
Last month we heard a friend had died
She had committed suicide
Abusive spouse treated her cruel
We wished he'd known the Golden Rule
God's love, forgiveness and respect
Good manners we should all expect
Kindness is always the right tool
To follow the great Golden Rule
