Pay It Forward

Have you seen her
the girl down the street
working very hard
just to make ends meet

Have you seen him
that very young dad
walking to work
but never getting mad

Hours on end
they struggle and tow
determined in their mind
another day to go

One day an angel
whispered their name
and then and there
things began to change

Life made them wiser
but left their kind heart
allowing them to realize
how to do their part

Today they are happy
with enough to go around
paying it forward
helping others that are down
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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April 13, 2014 at 8:13 PM
PS, a very late late, welcome to Poetry Soup. SKAT
A  Avatar
April 13, 2014 at 8:12 PM
I do love the meaning, of this. Have you seen the movie. I like how you end the poem. SKAT
Bennett Avatar
January 17, 2014 at 7:14 AM
Very nice flow. I'm glad I stopped by to read it!
Andresen Avatar
January 16, 2014 at 4:58 AM
- A lovely poem, Chris!! - If all people was so .... there would be peace on earth. - Thank you ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Clark Avatar
January 15, 2014 at 4:25 PM
Chris, I just wanted to say this is awesome. nice work. Steve
Hardy Avatar
January 15, 2014 at 4:36 PM
Thank you for taking the time to read my work...many blessings, Chris
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