Good News

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Random acts of kindness have been occurring wildly in the tri-state area
A local man, not having two quarters to his name was handed a winning lottery ticket
A woman, who thought her purse was stolen with her rent check inside, had it returned to her
A local boy had gone door to door asking his elderly neighbors if they needed assistance

What if the news were to tell us this
That the world was changing for the good
I would love to hear news like this on TV
Because to act like this, we should
Come on now people, it’s not very hard
To extend a hand, a smile, a buck
Think, what if it were you today on the street
The one who was down on his luck
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Reynolds Avatar
February 6, 2009 at 2:22 AM
I agree 100000000000%!!! Very original, i love this! WHY is it we only hear about the psycho's, child molesters, and dead poeple? Sickening. I love this Michael, I so wish you were the news man and not these freaking dopws they have these days. love, Kristin
Ginn Avatar
February 5, 2009 at 6:02 PM
My church started a pay it forward thing. We look for someone to do something for likek pay the order for the car behind you at Mcd's random acts. The great thing is the kids in the family learn to bless, it's great. Wonderful inspirational poem. Laurie
Strand Avatar
February 5, 2009 at 8:11 AM
So true Michael.Rgds Brian
Richards Avatar
February 5, 2009 at 8:01 AM
While watching the grim news day after day...I've often thought, if perhaps if the news would focus more often on acts of kindness such as this...it would result in more kindness. Inspiring more people to perhaps do more random acts of kinds...paying it forward....one good thing leads to another. Nicely written Michael. ~ Carrie
Austin Avatar
February 5, 2009 at 5:52 AM
Yes! And over the country it's more than just hard times - it's a cold winter. I like your effort at melting a few hearts. Love, daver
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