We
have been given the
earth, the moon, the
stars,
we have been given
the
mountains, valleys
and plains,
we have been given
the
oceans, rivers, and
lakes,
we have been given
all
that Nature contains,
including our bodies
our heart, mind and
soul,
is giving thus not
expected of all.
Most like to help
stretch out a
hand
to the less fortunate,
donations, grants,
gifts
foundations, endowments
show that kindness,
goodwill
grace, compassion,
humanness
assist, aid, benefit
those in need,
for we tend to be benevolent
and
considerate in caring
for each other.
To
be charitable,
a requirement in
every major faith,
in at least one, for
thousands of years
a prerequisite together
with repentance and
prayer to mitigate
and remove an otherwise
harsh decree brought
upon oneself when one
disregards the call
to help others, as they themselves,
when in need, would
want to be helped.
Herbert
Holzbauer
© February 2004
Midi:
"You've Got A Friend"
Art:
"Lady Giving Alms at the Temple"
Artist: Raja Ravi Varma