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Help Others and Help Yourself
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A friend who helped me told me why he liked to help.

 

 
He hauled my riding mower in his truck
and unloaded it in my lawn.
His friendship was a result of great luck
and nothing I should claim with a yawn.
 
He had helped me many times before.
He was always there when I had a need.
It seemed to be a joy and not a chore
and an important part of his life’s creed.
 
He helped at times he didn’t feel good
and when he had troubles of his own.
He didn’t help because he thought he should
but it was more like good seeds he’d sown.
 
He said he felt good helping others.
It made him feel all warm inside.
He liked to help sisters and brothers
and it was easy to see he hadn’t lied.
 
Joy in our world comes from guys like him
who pay forward whenever they can
not allowing people to sink or swim
but sharing his help to other men.
 
He has blessed my life in many ways
and set an example for me
to follow as I move through my days
so I can a better person be.

 


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 Reviews of "Help Others and Help Yourself"
Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on November 21, 2013
All we need in life is one friend like that...they give so much more than material things.
Cheers to you for having such a friend,
Dan

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on November 20, 2013
These people are special and I'm so glad you are honoring them. They are the real unsung heroes/angels because they give so freely and don't expect anything in return.

I have always been strong and independent since I was about 10 years old. Whenever I see an opportunity to help someone, I just do. I don't go around asking for money for people or trying to get others to help them, I just help them. It doesn't affect my life in any way but it does affect those I help. As for critters, We can't give Mr. Ed enough credit for what he does on a daily basis.

Ron

Reviewed by Shirley Long
Reviewed on November 19, 2013
This is a well-written poem about helping others, every verse expressed so well. He did this from love within his heart to his fellowman, expecting nothing in return. I loved reading it.Thanks.


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