*This poem is based on a real life experience I had some time ago. Please see my narrative post that coincides in “Sunday Seeds” category at: sporterhall.wordpress.com. Enjoy!
As he climbed his ladder, to hedges high,
I could only stare as I drove by.
A daunting task, for him ahead,
How would he finish? I secretly pled.
A job not envied by anyone,
performed under the heat of the hot scorching sun.
When I saw the sweat drip from his chest,
I privately prayed, that he’d soon rest.
How could anyone drive by, and witness his thirst?
To turn a blind eye, simply the worst.
I swallowed hard, as I felt his pain,
no moisture in sight, no chance of rain.
I vowed to return with refreshing libation,
as I sat in the midst of the church congregation.
When I came back, he was still there,
immersed in his work, of me, unaware.
I brought him drink of water and ice,
of which he thought was astoundingly nice.
He couldn’t believe that I had been so kind,
the kindness of a stranger, so rare to find.
By Sylvia Porter-Hall
Loved it Sylvia…of course your warm compassionate heart would take care of his thirst! Much love my friend β€
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Thank you Lorrie…and of course you would have such wonderfully encouraging words! Much love to you also my friend! π β€
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I agree!
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Sylvia, I don’t want to take away from your beautiful and truthful story by saying that I would do the same – but in truth, coming across people with compassion and kindness lights my soul far behind the light that I myself can glow. That was beautiful – may your passion and kindness spread into the hearts of everyone. β€
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Thank you so much for such beautiful complimenting words. The light from your soul glows brightly and that’s what matters. I appreciate your support and kind words. π
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You’re very welcome – thank you for sharing and thank you for that deeply appreciated compliment. β€
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Sylvia – my sincerest compliments to your poem – After reading this poem, I want to write a melody for you using this poem, just for you!
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Mihrank – Oh my goodness. My apologies for the delayed response. Life has been happening all around me but I am here now. I am so humbled and highly complimented that you wish to write a melody for my poem! Thank you so much. This is such awesome news and it comes at a time when I really need it. Please keep me posted as to the progress of the melody!
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Thank you!
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