The Fellowship of Man

People can be so cruel
when they don't get what they want
You think they are your friend
but then they shut you off

As soon as you don't fulfil
all their wants and needs
They just stab you in the heart
leave your soul to bleed

Whatever happened to friendship
to the fellowship of man
To caring for your neighbour
lending a helping hand

These days we only give
when we want something in return
Genuine love and friendship
is impossible to earn

This is how the world
thinks and acts today
Real charity and goodness
are from a bygone age

Lets open up our hearts
give to those in need
Shine a little light
let go of all our greed

Lets offer up our friendship
expecting nothing in return
Give a little kindness
live and love and learn

Offer help, hope and warmth
without expecting a single thing
And we might just be surprised
at how much joy giving brings

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

Outstanding. Both the skill with which you wrote and the all-important message are excellent. Having grown up in poverty, this subject is very close to my heart. Some may call it kharma, but whatever it may be, I believe a score is kept, and that which one sows, so shall they reap. If they offer compassion and charity, it will come back to them. This same message is found in the Bible.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you Sam, yes it is found in the bible and we do reap what we sow. :)

[Jack...]

You have captured it perfectly. this si so evident these days and if only everyone would take but a few moments to be kind each day, this world would be a much better place. very nice.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Yes so true Jack. Thank you. :)

[poetry-kiddo alienbaba]

wonderfully said and bravo my woman bravo!
thx

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you so much :)

[poetry-kiddo alienbaba]

yess