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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.

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Sotto Poet

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.

Kim Merryman

Date: 8/30/2023 2:01:00 PM

A great example of "going the extra mile", Reason! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Reason A. Poteet
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.

Sara Kendrick

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

Reason A. Poteet
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.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/29/2023 6:21:00 AM

"heart and mind led by God’s Spirit, thus assigned" - Beautiful. Congratulations!

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 8/30/2023 8:49:00 PM

thanks, Christraj. Glad you found a favored line.