Giving Vs Grabbing

When in poverty wallows the multitude 
       One of sharing should be our attitude 
       But do not ever count it as our magnitude 
       For each one is heir to God's plenitude 
      
       Do not hoard wealth more than we need 
       Or merely to satisfy our enormous greed 
       From our abundance, when the poor we feed 
       From the clutches of selfishness we'll be freed 

       When many around us weep and wail in gloom
       And perish under poverty’s inescapable doom
       We are bound to share to help them bloom
       Or else God the giver of riches, in anger will fume

       Do whatever we can to help those in urgent need
       So that we’ll be happier and better persons indeed
       From fatal falls and deep scars of life, many bleed
       Our kind words and actions can their wellness speed


November. 8. 2022


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Date: 11/8/2022 6:31:00 PM
Embrace, share, with much care. Now more than ever. Great message you inspire me. BOL
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Date: 11/8/2022 11:41:00 AM
Great pen Valsa, really nice rhyme and flow with a real encouraging message. Blessings always,Gordon
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Date: 11/8/2022 8:49:00 AM
Since Trump was elected, "Leader" the whole world's attitude has changed to, "us against them", so few today show any interest in helping those in need as clearly demonstrated by the number of refugee and homeless camps. Your god is certainly taking his time to put things right again! Aloha!
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Date: 11/8/2022 7:12:00 AM
A very needed message, Valsa, and a good entry for the contest as well my friend. It is ashamed that mankind with such a abundant creation, has chosen greed and excess over sharing of love through giving to those that are in dire need. Thank you for your generous heart. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
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Date: 11/8/2022 6:37:00 AM
WOW Valsa thats a powerful poem and so very sad. Debx
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Date: 11/8/2022 5:55:00 AM
Valsa, your writing is quite well done, and the thoughts you portray are very caring. Words of insight from a kind and generous heart. It is a sad reality that there are a significant number of people living in absolute poverty when this situation must not exist.
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Date: 11/8/2022 5:24:00 AM
Wisdom words from an endearing heart. Compassionate sentiments you express, Valsa. Best to you.
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Date: 11/8/2022 2:41:00 AM
It is true that so many are in the grips of poverty in America where it should not be. Sad fact of life. Thanks for sharing and for visiting my page. Sara
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Date: 11/8/2022 12:00:00 AM
Lovely, & summed up for ACTION (JAMES: faith minus works, is dead faith) in your last stanza. Amen Sis Valsa
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Date: 11/7/2022 10:58:00 PM
That is as it should be. Too much wealth will ruin us. Blessings
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