Good Day By Max Burchett
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“Good Day” is a poem by Max Burchett that introduces the concept of a new holiday, referred to as “Good Day," that is being promoted as a national day “for doing a little extra good." This proposed national day serves as a reminder for people to engage in small or large acts of goodwill, something beneficial, whether it's for the greater good, for friends, for family members, or even for strangers. This poem suggests that by each individual taking a small step forward and then collectively making a significant leap, it is possible to improve the world, even if only for one person or for all.
The poem stresses the significance of spontaneous, kind gestures, urging individuals to follow their intuition and take action based on what they believe is right. It emphasizes that now is the moment to act, as the future is uncertain for us all and there might not be another opportunity. The poem concludes by reinforcing the importance of a "Good Day" – a day dedicated to acts of kindness, compassion and betterment.
by Maxwell "Max" Sebastian Burchett
I present these lyrics today,
For you to consider if you would,
An idea I propose, to find a way
To designate a day for doing good.
It is about time now
We start finding a way
That leads us somehow
To a brighter day.
Whatever it takes
Now before it is too late,
One little step by each, then a giant leap by all
That might improve the world for one, or all.
These rhymes propose a new holiday.
A new national day, call it what you may,
Perhaps Pay-It-Forward Day.
No, let’s say “Good Day!"
A day recognized as a time to remind,
A new day when all of goodwill,
If they can, if they will,
Do one thing for the good.
For a friend, or
Even for a foe,
For family, or
For a stranger you do not know.
A day set aside
Dedicated to making one small thing better,
Lifting one person higher,
Together, many higher and higher.
An extra, kind gesture unplanned,
Whatever you feel you should,
A kind word, maybe something grand,
An unexpected act of good.
Now is the time.
We do not really know
If we have one day more.
Now is the time for a Good Day!
Copyright © Max Burchett | Year Posted 2023
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