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Many people'll give to strangers, folks they've never met, While to and for their closest, they conveniently forget. Many people will give to others on the world's other side, But when their own are in need, the same is not applied. Many will donate time, money, items, and so much more To those they know not or barely and will keep no score. Yet, these same when giving to their closest, keep track And very often will expect their giving to be paid back. Many give to charities and churches, never truly knowing What their giving will be used for; where it's 'really' going. People will and do give blindly without absolute guarantee, But give nothing when the results of, they could clearly see. Whatever became of the saying, "Charity Begins At Home"? Blind giving and to strangers is the prevailing syndrome. Because those we know personally, to help, we hesitate, While with those we know not, to help, we can't wait! This syndrome affliction where giving must be distant, On both large and small scale, is pretty much consistent. Within the private sector and throughout our government, Aid is given in abundance but in distance, it is sent. Where's family helping family, neighbour helping neighbour; Communities working together with time, money, and labour? Where's 'our' government, with we, the people, by and for, With millions hungry, homeless, yet aid's sent to a foreign door? People do amazing acts of giving when outsiders are in need, While those within their circle warrant no or little heed. If we can find time and funds for those who should be secondary, We should be able to do likewise for those to us who are primary. There's no criticising of giving here; let this be understood, Because giving in itself is always a deed classified as good. However, with our priorities especially, adjustment is in order, Since Charity Begins At Home, within our circles and our border. Written by Artsieladie/Sharon Donnelly ©2017-05-24 23:31:00 (EST) All rights reserved.
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