Ripples
Toss a pebble in a pond and watch the ripples grow
You will see them starting out but won't know where they go!
It's the same with words and deeds. We send them on their way
But what they may lead to no mortal man can say.
A simple act of kindness may help another through
But we have no insight into what it may lead to.
A kind word of encouragement may lead to great endeavour
And the good that that might do will go on for ever!
We lead by example and other folk may follow
This might take them to the heights or to some dismal hollow!
It is not only good we do that other folk may see!
So what kind of example do you want to be?
One of my poor rhymes, I'm told, was quoted by a preacher
Though I've never sought to be a religious teacher!
Now there is an encouragement for me to do my best
Who knows with what great bounty our simple acts are blessed?
You will see them starting out but won't know where they go!
It's the same with words and deeds. We send them on their way
But what they may lead to no mortal man can say.
A simple act of kindness may help another through
But we have no insight into what it may lead to.
A kind word of encouragement may lead to great endeavour
And the good that that might do will go on for ever!
We lead by example and other folk may follow
This might take them to the heights or to some dismal hollow!
It is not only good we do that other folk may see!
So what kind of example do you want to be?
One of my poor rhymes, I'm told, was quoted by a preacher
Though I've never sought to be a religious teacher!
Now there is an encouragement for me to do my best
Who knows with what great bounty our simple acts are blessed?
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