LOVE does much more
than merely speak . . .
LOVE touches
someone ill and weak ~

Bathes so tenderly
a fevered brow . . .
prays fervently
by bedsides, bow ~

Soothes and comforts
another in pain . . .
without one thought
of selfish gain ~

LOVE labours
long and hard to raise . . .
a family without
much thanks or praise ~

Bears the load
goes the extra mile . . .
beside a friend
through every trial ~

Caring peacemaker
in discord's face . . .
ahhhh, LOVE always
shows mercy & grace ~

If gentleness ~ long~suffering
and kindness you see . . .
then you have witnessed
Sweet Charity !

Mary Carter Mizrany
March 2, 2006
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