Would you lend a hand

To help those hands

Hanging out of the pits

reaching for someone

anyone to help and give a tug.

*****

Would you lend an ear

to help listen to that sad soul

who needs a simple shoulder

just to lean for a bit.

narrow or broad, any shoulder would do.

*****

Would you lend a voice

to say no to violence

to help push a cause

that fosters human well-being

a common need for us all

*****

Would you lend a dime or two

to help a brother break some bread

for not everyone that you see that begs

is really a lazy never-do-well.

Some fell on real hard times

*****

Would you help to whisper a prayer

in the silent abode of your heart

for an ailing stranger

whom you know not

hoping that things will be for the best

*****

What would you do to help

those painful eyes

those limp, bruised arms

those hungry souls

those voiceless ones

*****

Would you silently help

or would you shift your eyes

pressing the phone aimlessly

in an attempt to appear busy.

and simply walk on by?

*******

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