A World of Charity

The sparkle of charity is alive and well
It’s the grounds for cohesion and solidarity
Making spiritual gardeners of us all

Goodwill marries kindness
Sharing bounty with open heart
And helping hand inspired by faith

Benevolence born of compassion
And hope aimed to appease
Brethren down on their luck

A heart that’s pure gives without asking
Who is sincere who is deserving
Or who is out there to deceive

Charity is best when unbound
Spontaneous and genuine
When it leaves us humbled

Wanting to contribute
To a world of philanthropy 
After all who are we to judge



AP: 2nd place 2020

Submitted on October 13, 2019 for contest 1ST CORINTHIANS 13:13 INSPIRATION sponsored by REGINA RIDDLE  -  RANKED 2ND
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Adams Avatar
October 26, 2019 at 8:30 AM
wonderful message in this lovely poem, congratulations on your win :) hugs
Gauthier Avatar
October 26, 2019 at 9:02 AM
Thanks, Sandra Much appreciated.
Roper Avatar
October 25, 2019 at 6:08 PM
Line, congratulations on your great win. Hugs Eve
Gauthier Avatar
October 25, 2019 at 8:13 PM
Thanks, Eve. Most appreciated.
Mcintosh Avatar
October 24, 2019 at 10:24 PM
Congrats to you and thank you for participating... with blessings, Gina
Gauthier Avatar
October 24, 2019 at 10:48 PM
Thank you so much, Gina. Most appreciated.
Wolf Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 9:25 PM
'Spiritual gardeners,'... 'Goodwill marrieds kindness,' … So beautifully expressed, Line -- a primer on how charity should be given! So nice! :) gw
Gauthier Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 9:42 PM
Thank you so much, Gershon. Most appreciated.
There Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 10:55 PM
I love the way your message here, Line ~ every last word. A fave, my friend. Nicely done :)
Gauthier Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 5:40 AM
Hello There, thank you so much for the lovely compliment. Most appreciated.
Mcguire Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 10:47 PM
A fab poem, so well written, so well enjoyed!
Gauthier Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 5:40 AM
Thank you so much, Timothy. Most appreciated.
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October 14, 2019 at 4:03 AM
If I go out shopping for my self, I will always come home and give our helper,maid one of my dresses in the cupboard. If we pass down and out people standing at traffic lights I will always give them something - my husband has nicknamed me charity - but i have never wanted for anything and even shared my first sandwich on my fist day at school( so my mum used to say) I love your poem Line, I had to fav it because I agree with you 200% of the way - great write. Hugs Jennifer.
Gauthier Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 8:34 AM
That's wonderful, Jennifer. Thanks for your lovely visit, comment and compliment.
Somadas Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 12:22 AM
After all who are we to judge... But charity should reach the deserved. Nice poem..
Gauthier Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 12:26 AM
Yes we have to find that happy medium and not being gullible. It's quite an act.
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