Attribution: Wellcome Collection gallery
Image: Helping a Stranger (here)
one serves the other,"
- The Triumph Of Achilles by Louise Gluck
never had it been ignored
the chain of relief to assist
deserving for such discord
that happened hard to resist
saving grace in hardships
unexpected entry of a stranger
always in these new friendships
one serves the other
in reality the help was God-sent
for one's good deeds in return
old act in extending a helping hand
guiding the lights of Providence
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Very beautifully written, Hank. I love this one.
ReplyDeleteI believe in this - good deeds return in helping others.
ReplyDeleteGreat poem Hank... yes the experience of extending a helping hand in time of need is being "the Word made flesh"... The essence of God!
ReplyDeleteGod-sent indeed!
ReplyDeleteLove this!!!!
ReplyDelete"in reality the help was God-sent" - Yes. The brevity, the condensed passion, the terse analytic tone, gives added power to what is said. So wonderfully done, Hank.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely lovely!!💝
ReplyDeleteHi Hank. I’m a day late getting around to reading others works. This prompt was Rob with procrastination for me. Love what you did here. Starting with the words of Louise was a wonderful introduction to your fine poem.Well written!
ReplyDeleteIt must always be reciprocal.
ReplyDeleteMost wonderful Hank.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Greetings Hank! A beautiful poem .....
ReplyDeleteHank, I very much love the holistic aspect of your poem. Wherever it comes from, helping others in need generates the warm fuzzies. We need more of it in the world.
ReplyDeleteI think that having the possibility and means to help is truly a grace... we need to use it with open eyes.
ReplyDeleteYes! Good deeds return again and again....and can be cyclical. Saving grace....
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