I will put you in your place


Don't ever mistake 
my silence for ignorance,
my calmness for acceptance
or my kindness for weakness

Had an opportunity to realise again that some people take my kindness for weakness.

Just because I am always taking life as fun, does not mean I do not have serious side. When I say NO, it means NO, even when I say it with a smile.

I had to learn that people only say and do what I allow them to. I might not walk around looking angry all the time, but I will put you in your place when I feel disrespected - and I will do it with a smile.

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