Help Others, Help Yourself

He toils in strife
To make a life
He sights first light
And works till night.

Always striving
Never achieving
Hard working bones
Pains are his gains.

A helping hand
From where you stand
Might be all it'll take
To break his yoke.

You know his fate
Ignores his state
Ignoring  opportunity
To perpetuate your prosperity.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Kithinji Avatar
September 17, 2013 at 4:12 PM
Simple message, lovely delivery.
Merryman Avatar
September 14, 2013 at 11:16 AM
How true! If everyone would take the time to help someone else out the world would be a better place. Nice write! Love, KIm
Michael Ikechukwu Avatar
September 15, 2013 at 11:47 PM
Thanks dear. Love, always, ... AM I.
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