Please Take the Time

So many times we see someone in need
Most walk by while they piteously plead
Plead for help that may not come
Plead for love because they have none
So many people just don't take the time
To support their fellow man
Like it's too much to be kind
Too much to give a helping hand
To someone who needs it, please take a stand
Stand up for the ones who cannot speak for themselves
Stand up for those who live their lives in hell
They need your help, you may be the one
That saves their life, think of your son
If he were in need and you not around
Would you want others to laugh at his frowns
To see him in need and lift not a hand
To help him up out of no man's land
You'd want strangers to aid him, I know that's true
But don't forget help can also come from you
We are all in the position to assist
I know you know that, but here's the twist
In helping others we also help ourselves
And that is a great reason in and of itself
It feels wonderful to help those in need
To sleep soundly knowing you did a good deed
So please when you see someone who has not a thing
Take time to help, it will make your heart sing
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Mohammed Avatar
August 5, 2013 at 5:10 AM
Theres much wisdom in your words here that can be derived.Congrats on your win with this insightful poem of yours April.
Kendrick Avatar
July 31, 2013 at 11:29 AM
Enjoyed reading this truth filled winning work..Congrats on your place of glory..Sara
Mitchell Avatar
July 30, 2013 at 6:05 AM
like Johnny Cash said bout why he dressed in black, I wear it for the poor and broken down, living on the hopeless hungry side of town ect ect.
Hendricks Avatar
July 28, 2013 at 4:08 PM
I love your message so eloquently conveyed, not to mention your rhythm-and-rhyme style. You've got the gift, my friend. Keep on writing. Licia :-)
Haick Avatar
July 27, 2013 at 8:49 PM
A true beauty! Congratulations on a very fine win April! Love, Annalise
Hamilton Avatar
July 27, 2013 at 5:39 PM
heartfelt write April congrats on fine win Shadow x smiles
Anglesey Avatar
July 27, 2013 at 3:08 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win. A very heartwarming and inspirational message :)
A   Avatar
July 27, 2013 at 1:52 PM
April, congratulations with your surprising winning poem in 'Giorgio Veneto' contest. always~ LINDA
Kingzley Avatar
July 26, 2013 at 4:39 PM
This is so honest and true. It warms my heart that you see and portray these sad realities to inspire more good deeds.
Madonsela Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 8:38 AM
Inspirational peice, the truth in the message is just undeniable. Loved the write *smiles* Ron
Rhinem Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 12:30 AM
Your Heart Seems Fitting Unto Your Lovely Name, 'Beautiful!' ˜ There Is So Much More Gratification As Reward In Giving Then Receiving Albeit, We Live Within A Place A State Ever Warring With, 'Love's Light' ˜ Keep Brushing As Painting A Heart's Scenes Beyound Dreams ˜ Love, John
Thomas Avatar
July 24, 2013 at 10:20 PM
This is such a beautiful honest sincere write,,, thankyou, often need to read these words to acknowledge, & reaffirm, how important it is to give. To help others in need. In anyway, thankyou april,,, love your thoughts In this beautiful poem:0)....cherie
Johnson Avatar
July 24, 2013 at 9:54 AM
We all need reminding from time to time. The pain someone's feeling may not just be rhyme. An unanswered cordial may be all you see. But there's much more a need than to just let them be.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 24, 2013 at 7:35 AM
I join you in this prayer. There is much wisdom in your words.
Andresen Avatar
July 23, 2013 at 2:50 AM
- Yes, we see it every day ...... well written April! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Mirza Avatar
July 22, 2013 at 6:58 PM
So true! Wonderful!
Tacito Avatar
July 22, 2013 at 5:49 PM
I could not agree more!!! "Do unto others", as they say. It's so vital. Thank you for this.
May Avatar
July 22, 2013 at 5:28 PM
very true and wise words April.... I enjoyed the read....best wishes
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