Life's Work

Life is but a gift from God

We borrow for a while,

To do good deeds upon this earth

Even if it's just a smile.

It may not always seem like much

To others folks around,

But maybe they don't realise

Deeds are not measured by the pound.

A simple smile or handshake

Can bring such happiness,

To someone who is feeling blue

And feels like life is such a mess.

To help with those less fortunate

Is healing for the soul,

I know because I've done it

It has helped me feel totally whole.

I've helped with children that are sick

That know their time is near,

We took a trip to Disneyland

What a treat to see them cheer.

Good deeds come in many forms

From a smile to baking a cake,

The important thing to remember

Is that helping out is no mistake.

You may not think you're helping

Or that it's just a waste of time,

Well I happen to know the opposite

In fact the feeling is quite sublime.

May your heart be open to the thought

That helping out is good,

Even the smallest deed we do

Will reap you a huge reward.

And so it goes to the end of time

When all good deeds are addressed,

From a kingdom of solemn wonder

We now know that we've been blessed.

written by Deborah may one good deed lead to another