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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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Sandra Adams

Date: 10/26/2019 8:30:00 AM

wonderful message in this lovely poem, congratulations on your win :) hugs

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/26/2019 9:02:00 AM

Thanks, Sandra Much appreciated.

Eve Roper

Date: 10/25/2019 6:08:00 PM

Line, congratulations on your great win. Hugs Eve

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/25/2019 8:13:00 PM

Thanks, Eve. Most appreciated.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/24/2019 10:24:00 PM

Congrats to you and thank you for participating... with blessings, Gina

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/24/2019 10:48:00 PM

Thank you so much, Gina. Most appreciated.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/15/2019 9:25:00 PM

'Spiritual gardeners,'... 'Goodwill marrieds kindness,' … So beautifully expressed, Line -- a primer on how charity should be given! So nice! :) gw

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/15/2019 9:42:00 PM

Thank you so much, Gershon. Most appreciated.

Hello There

Date: 10/14/2019 10:55:00 PM

I love the way your message here, Line ~ every last word. A fave, my friend. Nicely done :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/15/2019 5:40:00 AM

Hello There, thank you so much for the lovely compliment. Most appreciated.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 10/14/2019 10:47:00 PM

A fab poem, so well written, so well enjoyed!

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/15/2019 5:40:00 AM

Thank you so much, Timothy. Most appreciated.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/14/2019 4:03:00 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.

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/14/2019 8:34:00 AM

That's wonderful, Jennifer. Thanks for your lovely visit, comment and compliment.