Growing Goodness

The days, they quickly come and go
who knows about tomorrow.
Will we greet another day
be touched by joy or sorrow?

Why do we waste our precious time
on things like greed and hate
when any day could be the one
we're called to Heavens' gate?

From this day on I choose to live
and fill my life with love
to share the gifts that I've received
from our Lord above.

I'll use my voice to trample hate
where ever it is heard.
Where ever there's a broken heart
I'll place a soothing word.

As these days pass quickly by
I'll do the best I can
to plant the seeds of goodness
into my fellowman.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Besaw Gallo Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 2:19 AM
A poetic prayer. Very beautiful. Have a blessed day.
Worthy Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 9:56 PM
Great poem. I felt better after reading this.
Shepard Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 12:59 PM
Truly a wonderful poem... inspirational, if you will. Exactly how I feel. Well done!
Guzzi Avatar
January 5, 2009 at 2:24 PM
Huzzah!!! Wonderful rhyme, meter positive thought. The whole ball of wax! Light & LOve Debbie Guzzi
Haniff Avatar
December 31, 2008 at 4:31 PM
wow lovely, heartfelt and passionate....always.. Maryam
Winter Avatar
December 30, 2008 at 5:39 PM
Deeply moving and inspirational. You are on a beautiful path. Love, Shar
Thomas Avatar
December 30, 2008 at 5:11 PM
Beautiful meaning in this poem, Robin. I wish more people would think like this! Wonderful poem! Thank you for your comments on my poem "'Wild Child' Wind" and I hope your New Year is a wonderful one! ~Juliane
Taylor Avatar
December 30, 2008 at 5:05 PM
I love the emotions that this piece shows. There is way too much hate in the world. I wish everyone thought the same as you. Love Rob
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December 30, 2008 at 2:43 PM
What an inspirational and uplifting poem. I really like the title. Blessings to you for sharing these thoughts with us. Keep on writing. Karen
Richards Avatar
December 30, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Well done Robin. We do need the reminder that we are wasting time with hate, Our days are too short to waste them on negative things. Nicely written. ~ Carrie
Rhinem Avatar
December 30, 2008 at 10:55 AM
"Beautiful Dear Lady!"~"Good Morning Precious Robin!"~I truly loved your heart within this write here~For no greater thing is there than "Love" I believe~Love that extends itself beyond all of time!!!~I hope that "You" are doing wonderfully today~And now let me go visit your other write~"Love Always To You & Your Loves, John!":)
Bickerstaffe Avatar
December 30, 2008 at 10:09 AM
What an inspirational message! Exquisite rhyming and flow. BRAVO Robin! Love, Keith
Higgins Avatar
December 30, 2008 at 9:36 AM
I love the rhyming flow to this piece Robin. The message in the piece is very strong and it struck a nerve with me..Great write...Love, Chris.
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