The best way to live,
Is to try to give.
Leave behind your greed,
To truly succeed.
Give an instant,
And be not so distant,
With a sunny smile,
For a little while.
Such a valuable gift,
Provides spirits a lift.
Give a minute,
If that's your limit,
To help another,
Like a devoted mother.
It shouldn't be rare,
When people dare,
To help those in need,
With a kindly deed.
Give an hour,
It's within your power.
Sit with a friend and laugh,
At an old photograph,
Of how your time began,
And share an exciting plan.
Pour sun on your future,
Close the wound with a suture.
Give a day,
Fill it with play.
Know a stranger well,
Bring them out of their shell.
Make it your mission,
To truly listen.
Showing genuine interest,
Is really simplest.
Spend your time
Helping others climb.
This is a gem I'm glad I found. Like a gem it has clarity, stays true and has sparkle! Cliches aside, it's well written and has a message for us all. Well done.
I love this poem and I am writing a charity newsletter so I wondered if it would be ok to include your poem with your name obviously?
give and it will be given back to you take and it is never returned a lovely written poem
If we are able to follow any one of these simple tips, no doubt it is going to make our life much more rewarding! Make it your mission, To truly listen. Showing genuine interest, Is really simplest. Love these lines the best! Yes, there are many who long to share their yearnings and pains with someone! Lend them an ear.... it costs you nothing! Very inspirational !
A beautiful way to inspire others to be less selfish Stephen. Very nice :)
............i am sure helping others is what life's all about....enjoyed this write...
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Love this inspired write, to use our time to be kind and helpful, brings a ray of sunshine into our lives and the people around us! Beautiful poem with wonderful rhythm and flow!