Givers Show Them

The takers never live
They have no idea
The only way to truly experience joyful life is to give

The givers show them
But the takers think they are suckers
Laughing at them behind their backs
and in front of their faces

Calling them names like
losers, liberals, suckers, dupes.
Not understanding

The only way to fully live
is to give to others
To give your time, your talents, your gifts.

The givers give until their bounty is gone
Understanding the way to life
is to give to others

The takers sneer and jeer
and live a half life
or even less
never understanding
that to give is to live
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Hawkins Avatar
November 26, 2021 at 6:34 PM
It is easier to give than receive....
Krutsinger Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 7:34 PM
Some love receiving, because they do not know the JOY of giving.
Hankins Avatar
November 25, 2021 at 6:37 PM
What a delightful poem, Caren. I want always to be a giver. Yes, to give is to live!
Krutsinger Avatar
November 26, 2021 at 2:27 PM
Me too. We get so much more back!
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