Pembroke High School - Mattakeesett Yearbook (Pembroke, MA)

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BE MERICFUL Some say that the world today is full of errors. Wfho makes them? The people in it? These are good questions for someone to answer. But what does being merciful mean? That is a question I'm attempting to answer. It is something more than being kind, than helping people. It is a feeling-intangible yet defi- nite' deep down inside of you. Everyone has it some time or otherg everyone has that feeling of mercy, mercy for mankind. When you see someone injured you have the desire to aid him and you help him. In a way this is being merciful. But actually there is more to it than just that. For instance did you ever stop to think about the something mean you said to a particular person? Was this a kind or merciful act? I doubt it. That's an example of not being merciful. You probably don't realize it, but every unkind act you commit, every unkind remark you make to someone. you have lost the good feeling of mercy. Life is too short for that! In- stead, spend time in making for the happiness of others. Every time you turn around oppor- tunities for kindnesses present themselves to you-things you never before thought of doing. Being merciful has many meanings. Find what it means for you and to you! Others will be happierg you'll be happier. Perhaps then some will say the world is full of mercy! BARBARA VAN BUSKIRK, '52 Yielding Place fo fhe New I59I

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