What Would You Do

What would you do if you saw someone today
Who needed help, whose life's in decay
What would you do if you stopped and stared
As others passed by too busy or scared
Would you take time to encourage a downtrodden soul
Or would you keep walking, stuck on cruise control
What would you do if you saw someone in need
Would you walk on by while they silently plead
What would you do if they looked to you 
Would you keep going or would you come through
It is always the right thing to give a helping hand
For one day it could be you sitting in no man's land

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 7/16/2013 4:29:00 PM
Excellent write here April...I am one who is always looking to lend a hand. What matters is what is on the inside. That's what I see. :o)
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Date: 7/10/2013 10:50:00 AM
Liked your thought-provoking poem. It shows that you are a good-hearted person.
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Date: 6/28/2013 5:01:00 PM
PS You can see what a big deal it is for street people when you talk with them. However some people want too be left alone
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Date: 6/28/2013 4:56:00 PM
I am a sucker always giving, for hungry people and dogs,cats etc. I can't always give,but when I can I aways do. Keep on keeping on
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Date: 6/28/2013 1:56:00 PM
how thought provoking and well scribed... a gem , this one, april..:) hugggs
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Date: 6/28/2013 7:50:00 AM
Wonderfully inspiring. One of my favorite songs is Give Me Your Eyes by Brandon Heath, a Christian artist. This poem has the same message
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Date: 6/28/2013 2:21:00 AM
Awesome! This is a wonderful write, April. So So true. Thanks for your visit to my work.
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Date: 6/27/2013 11:28:00 PM
Excellent message written here....I too share the same thoughts from time to time. Reminds me of the tv show "what would you do"...you will be surprised by some of ppls reactions to certain situations dealing with strangers in need. Enjoyed
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Date: 6/27/2013 10:21:00 PM
good sentiment...unfortunately, almost nobody truly cares
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Date: 6/27/2013 10:14:00 PM
Yes, it is good to help others who need help
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