Grandpa Was a Rich Man

"There!  I did my good deed for the day."
How often, these words, people will say.
As if it were a chore, in the way,
thinking the good deed stole from their day.

Grandpa knew and to us would convey,
that helping others, not asking pay,
would then make that good deed, double weigh
as golden friendships along the way.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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La France Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 4:16 PM
wonderful poem and wonderful message~~
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January 18, 2011 at 4:53 PM
like mamma said "it's better to give; than to have to recieve." jhl
Haick Avatar
January 12, 2011 at 4:50 PM
You just never disappoint, Paula! Another exceptional poem to add to my Favs. List.. Love, Annalise - aka Audrey
Mehta Avatar
January 12, 2011 at 4:31 AM
Short but sweet and sane thoughts on the good deeds, Paula
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January 12, 2011 at 3:17 AM
A really beautiful poem, Paula - Kind Regards, Liz
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January 11, 2011 at 7:09 PM
Very fine write Paula... lesson learned and great first two lines drawing attention to the rest of the write... good luck in the contest... I just entered with my POINT...haha..
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