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People Caring For Others

How We Can Learn To Love

When you see others hurting and your heart doesn’t cry,
Look inside and ask yourself the answer to your why?
The path we’re given here on Earth is so we can learn.
To begin the learning process, we must feel concern.

For each to evolve while on this Earth, each must transform.
Right choices made along the way seldom cause much harm.
Look upon others from you heart, so you see their need,
Helping others where they’re at is how you plant the seed.

For all that’s created with Love as it’s source,
Can be looked at later with no remorse.
Some parts of the path may sometimes be tough,
But the strength provided is always enough.

Follow the guidance of the Spirit within,
With Love as your source, you’ll always win.
Struggle is important, it’s just part of the test,
The grade will not matter when you’ve done your best.

Whether your sons, daughters, fathers, or mothers,
Spend part of your life’s time learning to love others.
Now you’ve learned to love, show you believe,
It’s better to give than to receive.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Seeker Avatar
August 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
True, Bill. Love alone is real. As we shift along the octaves of love, feeling of separateness yields to interconnectedness and finally recognises underlying oneness.
Baker Avatar
August 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
True my wise friend. Blessings, Bill
Poet Avatar
August 14, 2025 at 2:03 AM
It’s a charming, heartening work—deep in words yet broad in insight. It could be heard in quiet moments, in artwork of interacting, or as a routine whisper for those who wish to walk a road shaped by devotion and giving.
Baker Avatar
August 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Thanks for your thoughts on my poem, My friend. Have a great weekend! Bill
George Avatar
August 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Love is the cardinal virtue from which springs compassion and concern for others. Unless we feel for the sufferings of others, we are not human. If ever we can extend a helping hand, we become a man led by the Spirit. Then we learn that with all our setbacks and limitations, life is not lived in vain. As ever, you are a great motivator, dear Bill.
Baker Avatar
August 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
And as always you are a great friend and commenter, Valsa. Smiles ~ Blessings my dear friend. Bill
Narain Avatar
August 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
It’s a lovely, uplifting piece—simple in language yet rich in wisdom. It would resonate in meditative settings, greeting cards, or as daily affirmation for anyone seeking to lead a life defined by love and service.
Baker Avatar
August 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Thanks for the greeting card comment, made me smile. Have a great week, Jay. Bill
Fleming Avatar
August 13, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Nicely espoused, Bill. Fine sentiment! Worthy of comment. :) john
Baker Avatar
August 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Thanks for the comment and visit, John. Bill
Kendrick Avatar
August 13, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Jesus told us the answer to life's puzzle and of course that is to love because God is Love. I really like how you have laid out this theme in this work of yours. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K
Baker Avatar
August 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Thank you for the kind comment, Sara. Have a great day! Bill
Sinha-Roy Avatar
August 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM
A great eulogy for love and sacrifice. The last line is so relevant in modern times. Thank you, Bill for sharing the gem.
Velasco Avatar
August 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
It’s warm and heartfelt, with a clear reminder that love and compassion are the real path to growth.
Baker Avatar
August 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
It's the little acts of kindness that makes the big differences in the lives of the young and old, my friend. Thanks for you thoughtful comments, Rowena. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Rolland Avatar
August 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
will follow your poem, we have to learn from others, specially when they love us, thanks poet
Baker Avatar
August 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
You're welcome, my friend. Have a great week! Bill
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
a flowing rhyme encouraging us to be kind, give of ourselves...lots of lessons to learn when one does so. Thanks for these beautiful words and advice, my hubby.
Baker Avatar
August 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Thank you for the support of both me and my poetry, my truelove. :-) Bill
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