Poems (Sherwin)/A soft answer turneth away wrath
A soft Answer turneth away Wrath; but grievous words stir up Strife."—Provers, xxv chap. 1 v.
Though angry looks and angry words Assail thee with their ten-fold ire, Which seem to snap affections cords, And wrath and malice to inspire; Still kindly look and softly speak, Let thy response be always mild, And fervently, but gently, seek To calm with meekness passion's child.