The Gentle Path Poem by Tor Magnor Solvang

Treat the stranger like a friend,
Let kindness be the way you blend.
Give others room to stand and be,
The same respect you'd ask to see.
A simple nod, a gentle tone,
The seeds of trust are quickly sown.

Wherever you may choose to go,
Learn the rules the locals know.
The laws of land are yours to heed,
In every word and every deed.
'I did not know' will not suffice,
So seek the truth and take advice.

Observe the way the people live,
The time and care you have to give.
The quiet cues of how to dress,
The way they greet and how they press.
When you embrace the local way,
You help a peaceful world to stay.