Be the Good in the World

No one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes. If we don’t try, then what’s the point?

There is no way you can be someone you are not, but who you are is the best you anyone can be.

With life comes the ability to choose. With the ability to choose comes responsibility. And without responsibility society collapses.

We judge others based on our own insecurities. And those who are different tend to be judged more frequently and more harshly. If each accepted who she/he is, then it would be easier to accept others with their differences. If everyone chose to be themselves then there would be peace. We need to stop comparing ourselves to others.

Just try to be the best "you" you can be!

Forget about being "cool” or “popular.” Just be yourself. Conversely, don't call someone "ugly" or "stupid." Instead, encourage them to be the best they can be.

Words are more powerful than bullets. While the latter kill the body, the former deaden the spirit. And while the body is temporary, the spirit is forever…

So, share a smile and say an uplifting word. Be the torchlight that lights the darkness around you. Be the good in the world!

-C. Lee Battaglia

Author's Note

Help me fight the bad in the world! Leave a review about what you think.

Reviews

[Alex Boyd]

I love the message!!!! A quote that I came up with and I hope that it goes down in history "Everybody differences is what makes everybody the same." Meaning the fact that we are all different is what makes us so alike... Continue the positiveness....

[C. Lee Battaglia]

Thanks I really appreciate it.
I hate that people judge us because were different, we should just be appreciated for "Who" we are and not someone were not. Thanks Alex!

[xansizi]

So true in all cases- people deal with their own insecurities by putting others down. I see this all the time. i would ask you something- who defines the vest you can be? i don't know about you but, in my life, various people all have different ideas about what can make me a better person and think they are more qualified than me to decide what is best for me

[Jerald Infant Jeyarethi..]

thanks for being the torch bearer.. I will surely spread the light:) Thanks for the share:)

[C. Lee Battaglia]

Thank you Jerald! I am greatful for your comment!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for sharing the poem my friend. I agree.
"So, share a smile and say an uplifting word. Be the torchlight that lights the darkness around you. Be the good in the world!"
If we led with kindness, concern and love. Would be a better world. A outstanding poem.
Coyote

[C. Lee Battaglia]

Thanks coyote! It's true though… If only we would look at the world with a better understanding eyes then our world would an amazing place. Help me be that torch in the darkness...

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree and you are welcome.

[Cool Girl]

This is fantatic! It really made me think about how I can help the world..
Thank you for sharing!!

[C. Lee Battaglia]

Your welcome,
Do I call you cool girl? or what?
I'm glad you liked it so much! Thanks also!!

[Cool Girl]

Haha, call me C.G. :)

[C. Lee Battaglia]

C. G… Ok i will. XD

[Lizardo]

I love this poem, it's my style of poem the ones that make you think
Awesome poem C.Lee! I really really really like this one

[C. Lee Battaglia]

Thanks dude! I am grateful for your kind words...

[armin]

Very well said noone is perfect everyone has some flaws and yes life comes great reponsibilities .Today our world is gradually turning into a ugly hell and many people are greedy and bad here. So it'll be very good to be the good in the world and bring piece and humanity.

Spidey. ...

[C. Lee Battaglia]

I re-edited it if you want to see how it is now. Thanks though, I'm grateful for your words!

[B.J]

You have written your story, prose so well. Judging people is not good it makes you feel second class

[C. Lee Battaglia]

Thank you!

[B.J]

Your most welcome. You wrote your true feelings and that is what made it great

[DoormanDan]

This would make a great spoken word poem! It delivers a very powerful message and flows wonderfully. My favorite line is who we are is the best someone we can be. Great work! :)

[C. Lee Battaglia]

Thank you so much! It’s true though… who we are is the best person we can be… Thanks for reading!

[Thyme13]

A wonderful sentiment, but not quite the poem I hoped it would be. As a set of quotes, it works quite well, so maybe framing them in a narrative perspective as something larger might work. Or perhaps phrasing it more as an argument in shorter line length and a little more meat to it could make it not just a nice thought but a good rallying call.

[MsJewel]

Such wise words! People judge us because who we are, if everyone chose to be themselves there would be peace. Wouldn't it be a wonderful world if more would choose to live this way. Your woards are powerful and heartfelt.

:) Julie

[C. Lee Battaglia]

Thank you! I really appreciate it! Help me be the torch in the darkness!