Friday, 19 October 2012

What did I Give at the End of The Day?



As this day comes to an end ~
Did I remember to call a friend?
Touch someone’s heart to help it mend
And have I helped someone in need?
Or planted laughter as a seed?
And what of the elderly all alone?
Did I give flowers to brighten their home?
When troubles found wet lonely tears?
Did I listen with my heart or just with my ears?
I’ve had 24 hours to spend today
Eight of them I dreamed away
16 hours remain for me
Plenty of time, don’t you agree? 
How long does it take to give a smile?
So small a task, making life worthwhile
And a friendly hug, absolutely free
Can be given to anyone, including me?
So I ask myself at the end of the day
How much love have I given away?
(by Audrey Hunt)

8 comments:

  1. This is a very beautiful poem and I like the picture of the hands. I appreciate your hard work very much. :)
    You know everyone, did you see CF's second last reply in Empathy through suffering? She said it would be nice if a reader drops a comment ever once in a while. So I fully encourage y' all to do that.

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  2. CF, any prize for Val for being the 'first kid on the blog'?
    Yeah, wonderful verses, little acts that we can do to touch someone's life.

    Evelyn

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  3. Dear Evelyn,

    Yes,there should be one for Val. Two nights in a row!
    Thanks Evelyn.

    CF

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  4. The poem is also relevant for readers here. A word here or there in the comment section will show that we appreciate CF's effort and time.

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  5. Doing good without spending a single cent. This summed up this beautiful poem.

    Wonderful.


    Gary

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