The Extra-Mile Defined

My good friend, neighbor, had a stroke.
I called my church group, friendly folk
who vowed to help her; she was broke.
Aid was planned, day by day.

Our lives were changed as her A-team;
to give support became our dream.
Healed by God, her face on high beam,
such joy is our mainstay.

The extra mile has been defined.
Simple matter - heart and mind
led by God’s Spirit, thus assigned
to go out of one’s way.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023


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Date: 8/31/2023 8:11:00 AM
Beautifully articulated and expressed poem. It is evident that it was carefully crafted and thoughtfully presented. I commend you on your well-deserved win my friend.
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Date: 8/30/2023 2:01:00 PM
A great example of "going the extra mile", Reason! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M
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Date: 8/30/2023 8:47:00 PM
thank you, Kim, such helpful folk are still around today in places where we'd least expect to find them. I appreciate your comment.
Date: 8/30/2023 3:10:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning work in Charles' contest. Way to go. Sometimes praying for a person can bring healing if it is done by a group. Sara
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Date: 8/30/2023 8:48:00 PM
Thank you, Sara. Prayers are always good - Pray for my sister who just lost her best customer in her cleaning business. God's got a plan; pray she finds it.
Date: 8/29/2023 6:21:00 AM
"heart and mind led by God’s Spirit, thus assigned" - Beautiful. Congratulations!
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Date: 8/30/2023 8:49:00 PM
thanks, Christraj. Glad you found a favored line.
Date: 8/29/2023 5:13:00 AM
Well written and said, Reason. Very nicely done. Congratulations on your win! Charlie
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Date: 8/30/2023 8:46:00 PM
I thank you Charles for your kind placement in your extra-mile contest. Great idea for a contest.
Date: 8/1/2023 11:46:00 AM
Always nice when friends rally around and offer practical support
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Date: 8/30/2023 8:50:00 PM
thank you Tom for offering your encouraging comment. That's nice too.
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