when we help

There will be times when we feel we are misunderstood
Whether the choices we have made are bad or good
Because each one of us have varied differences
that add on to our personal experiences

One man's meat is another mans poison
No validity required, explanations or reason
Because what works for someone, may not work for another
although they could be friends, sisters or brothers

At the end of the day, you have to live with what you decide
No space for you to run and hide
But if your sacrifice will bring joy to someone dear
then you're on the right track, nothing to fear

Good begets good, yet it's easier said than done
and in times of need, even friends don't always stand as one
dare to stand out, if the reasons are right
even if you're alone, press on and fight

Lend a helping hand when you feel it is time
Your effort may not be one, that costs a dime
yet to the helpee it may be worth much more than gold
you gave them love and warmth when they are most cold

Remember that life is always played fair and square
altho sometimes we feel, that we'll never get there
and if we wait to arrive before lending a hand
we may not get to the promised land

because lifes journey is never about arrivals
but how we juggle and struggle in our survival
and help another soul as we move along
both will survive ; safe and strong