Do you have to be an acquaintance
Do you have to be a friend
to do a good deed for someone
that maybe a fence will mend?
Do you have to be a relative
Do you have to be well known
to make someone feel better
so they can make it on their own?
We are all brothers in this world
We are all sisters surely
so why not treat each other like
we'd want, and not be so unruly?
With just one life to show our love
we need to start right now
to let all those less fortunate
know we mean to keep this vow.
Let's help our fellow human beings
we are after all, so much the same;
no different colour of the skin
should be made to take all the blame.
Whatever happened to friendliness
loving someone as thyself?
Now it's get in that final blow
revenge is where it's at.
Make this world a better place
by being there for those
who cannot make it on their own
what do you have to lose?
Spread good cheer throughout this land
be patient, helpful, true,
so that others will, in return
do the same for you.
Author notes
What ever happened to good old fashioned values of loving one's neighbour and spreading happiness around? My take on the contest challenge.
Written August 19th, 2006
In a list
A contest entry
- Pay it forward contest #5 by little-hug.
300 points, ended August 29, 2006, 7 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Rhyme and Flow part 7 Old - 50,000 points series by cricketjeff.
4000 points, ended August 15, 2008, 36 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - TURN YOUR SILVER INTO GOLD by KayJay.
1750 points, ended August 3, 2008, 20 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
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Excellent
A great poem on the do onto others theme if only people would do just that
life could be so much happier. Congrats on the trophies I would have given
it gold. Keep writing Best Wishes and Kindest Regards...George -
alot of people are out and about doing exactly this but no where near enough. i like this poem cause its different from the normal i guess and really easy to follow and massively true... well done
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kind sentiment
A nice poem. Kind. Thoughtful. Easy to follow. A simply moral and lovely message to spread. Well done -
let's spread the message,someone needs to hear it
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That's why I like giving directions to people when they stop me on the street.
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Bandits United
A lovely christian message so needed in this age of
virulent individualism,selfcentredness, violence and
above all War.A nice turn of phrase and lovely rhyming,like a breath of fresh air.Well done
......George -
Bandits United!
I agree with your sentiments completely. People are simply not as generous as they used to be which is a real shame. I thought this poem was well-written and I liked the way you got your point across. The rhyme and flow were strong throughout. Congratulations on the trophys.
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BANDITS UNITED
This only makes good sence.
This is what the world needs more to see. Kind of be kind ot a friend you have just met and pass it on to the next. Like playing "Hot potato" you pass it on to the next and keep it going"...mac
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Bandits United
I like the elements in the poem, all that talks about a better world we certainly could have if virtues you have mentioned are so taken to heart by all. Well written
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UNITED BANDITS
Excellent advice we all need to heed. Well written.
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Bandits United!
I agree entirely! Love and friendship should always be in style. Too bad they aren't.
A lovely point you've made here. Congrats and enjoy the spotlight. 
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Bandits United!
Yes we need to pass on love and compassion and help others. Even a hug to someone may be the thing that the doctor ordered for this person. Our world could be such a better place if only we all would reach out to others. Thanks for sharing this amazing write, hugs Theresa
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I really enjoyed this piece. It reminds me of the movie "Pay It Forward". The world would be a nicer place if people just did nice things for each other. -
Bandits United!!
Nice piece right here, and I agree whatever did happen to those old fashioned values. I think in todays society we really forget whats most important. Nice job in creating a masterpiece!
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Bandits United!
Your poem contains a message we need to remind ourselves of daily, We need to be a blessing to others, share with others, love others as we would want others to do to us. We are all one family, we ought to take care of those less fortunate. Thank you for sharing this thoughtful reminder, a well written poem with a needed message.
You have been Spotlighted by your Bandit family today because WE CARE!
Brother Dennis
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BANDITS UNITED
I like the sentiment. If only it caught on.
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BANDITS UNITED
Spread good cheer throughout this land
be patient, helpful, true,
so that others will, in return
do the same for you.
What a thoughtful and happy poem, spreading good will to all. This is the way life should be, an inspirational poem.
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Bandits United!
This is a lovely sentiment and I really liked the beautiful message of this poem very nicely done here - and I hope that lots of people read it and take heed!
Polly
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Bandits United
A thoughtful, do onto others,common sense approach to life very well conveyed in a fine poem. a lesson
applicable to all,(including politicians) ...George....
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Bandits United!
This is an excellent write, Erika, but more importantly it delivers God's message of "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Alas, we live in a society with the attitude of "Do unto others before they do unto you." Indeed, we've only this one chance to show the Lord our love for Him and for our fellow mankind. I am happy this wonderful poem has been kindly noticed twice.
Luv in Christ, BonnieQ
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BANDITS UNITED, TRULY!
A heartwarming poem with a message of old-time values that agrees well with my soul. We need to hear more of this and I thank you for your fine penning, good Poet.
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Bandits United!!
Oh My Word this is a Gem my Friend and what a Powerful message weaved~
Tight rhyme also energy You have put forth
Honored to read Precious Spirit!!
Very Empowering!!
Congratulations on Your Trophies!
-Throws confetti-
Woooooooooo Hoooooooooooo
Thank You for sharing Your Heart and Spirit~
Many blessings to You in all You do Sweet Soul
Best wishes too
with much love & light~ Desire~*~
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Bandits Unitred!
I still think that I hold the values that my mother and grandmothers taught me. Like opening the door for a lady even though she might slap me or kick my shins because she is capable of doing it herself. Lighting her cigarette and after she says she doesn't smoke, she just holds it for decorative purposes and quit seven years ago. Getting her chocalate when she is going through the full moon phases of womanhood. Chivalry lives on, just accept it! (
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Gregg
PS: Loved the philosophies taught in the poem. I am so lucky to live in the country and make it a habit to know my neighbours close by in case any of us needs help. I also think that this year we will see the world changing in positive ways because the energy surrounding us is shifting towards positiveness.
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BANDITS UNITED!!
absolutely beautiful write! it's such a wonderful feeling to know that there are other people in this world who still
strive to make the world a better and much safer place to live in. If only we all thought the same way, we would
never have to shed a tear in our lives. i just love this! i love the border also. thank you for sharing your amazing talent. keep writing poet! God bless you always
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Bandits United!
Whoot! Whoot! Royal Law in writting! Yes, my dear one, I'm in total agreement. What a lovely write. So glad you won trophies for this 'cause it's worthy. Love the content, flow & rhyme of this! Most importantly the message is spot on.
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Bandits United!!!
Words of wisdom makes me wonder at times just a smile or a friendly hello dont cost but you reap the rewards....This is the very same reason neighbours are found dead in their homes weeks, months or even years after they passed away ... nobody was bothered to say hello or check everything was alright. These little things in life can brighten someone's day .... it that too much to ask We all need to take your message on board. Brilliant write.
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Bandits United!
What a concept! It used to be just common courtesy to act that way, but unfortunately it is a different world now. What a lovely poem, that reminds us of all those good old fashioned values.
Enjoy your day in the spotlight!
Love & Light
Debbera
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Bandits United!
Absolutely beautiful and true ~
It is sad when people feel they need to know a person to lend a hand; today I stood up to allow an elderly couple to have a seat while I stood and they seemed so surprised and thankful - yet all I did was stand for them
A wonderful poem hun
Congrats on the Trophies this has won
♥
Stay safe
~Manda
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Bandits United!
I love the message.
It is so often that we spend too much time focused solely on ourselves, and not enough time thinking about other people and the way that just a smile might make their day
Shari
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BANDITS UNITED
I love this I wish it was the same way today as your poem states lovely write indeed enjoy your day in the spotlight.
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Thank you for your entry in the contest. A wonderful poem and a great idea, we should all do our bit to make this a better place to live.
Sue and Jeff
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Beautiful piece, congrats on the silver trophy. So many people speak of wanting to make a difference in the world, and they fail to realize that by simply being smiling at people in the streets, offering a hand, welcoming someone into your home, or lending an ear, you can touch millions of people, one person at a time. (And those who you've touched personally will then go on and touch others, all because of your reaching out to them.)
Beautiful piece!!
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You words are so true here and I love
where you heart is at! It's such a
wonderful feeling to know that there
are other people in this world who still
strive to make the world a better and
much safer place to live in. If only
we all thought the same way, we would
never have to shed a tear in our lives.
Well done my friend and all the best
to you in this contest! Thanks a lot
for sharing this here!
Jeremy0826
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Well said! A question that we keep asking and all the know the answer to... but somehow, never say... Nice flow and rhyme, this is simply excellent...
Ken
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thank you for entering! SO MANY PEOPLE SHOULD BE READING THIS RIGHT NOW! ugh, there's so much violence and hate in this world its almost sick. great job and good luck
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wonderful write
I was thinking about doing a book for church members some day, so many times we all seem to forget everyone is important. Sadly enough even the best of church people are hurt by others amongst the curch awsome write! For me its the words that mean most and the message we leave behind this is an awsome write!
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This is nice. I guess slightly on the sweet side, but with a good message. Overall well rhymed, but "surely" and "unruly" was a slightly stretch.
Thanks for entering.
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This poem is uplifting and on a cheerful, positive note! This is the sort of poetry that I like the most. Great job!
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Lovely positive message in this poem which I hope inspires many
and a lovely interpretation of pay it forward thank you so much for paying it forward 
lots of luck in the contest and always
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good job with this poem. i know i try to make people happy, someone them i don't even know but that's what's fun about it, maybe by making that one person laugh or smile they'll pass it on or something cool like that. great poem
Flood Fury -
life, the right way!!
If we all obeyed the first two Commands the dream you so beautifully describe in this poem would come true. Mr. Joe
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good stuff
nice poem.nice thought.safe bet its never gonna happen,those days is gone.went the way of 99 cent a gallon gas,never to be seen again.come to think of it while 99 cent gas was here untill about 1993 or so the days of do unto others i think never quite existed.nothing wrong with shooting for the impossible.nothing wrong with failure either especially if you manage to make somebody laugh or smile while falling on your face. -
good stuff
nice poem.nice thought.safe bet its never gonna happen,those days is gone.went the way of 99 cent a gallon gas,never to be seen again.come to think of it while 99 cent gas was here untill about 1993 or so the days of do unto others i think never quite existed.nothing wrong with shooting for the impossible.nothing wrong with failure either especially if you manage to make somebody laugh or smile while falling on your face. -
AWESOME!!!!!
Grandma,
This is awesome!! You have done a wonderful job here and it gave me chills!
Thanks so much for sharing and the best of luck to you in the contest!
Kari -
Amen grannyeri!!! I echo you sentiments one hundred percent. What this world needs are more random acts of kindness. When I was much younger, I was broke down on the road and gentleman stopped to help. He spent over an hour helping me. When I asked him if I could give him something for his time. He said sure, next time you see someone that needs help, give them a hand. This tought me a very valuable lesson and I hjave been following his lead for years and always giving the same answer he gave me. I hoped that his and my actions have snmowballed and will continue to. It just makes the world a better place to live. Keep on writing the masterpieces!!
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I am willing. Are they?
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i like this poem, it made me smile wich is really weird because I hate smiling. so that means you've done a good job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Unfortunately, anything I say will be just a repeat of what's been said prior. Good work, strong words, and please write more.
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thts the style i love to write its great and awesome grannyeri!
yeah really i liked it alot
the way of taking words in a row like diamonds in a necklace
and theme and idea was great
about this poem i can say we \are different style but at some where we get same in our writings
it was wonderful and true and great written
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~Bravo~
a beautiful poem of truth, honesty and kindness. a wonderful and very important reminder to us all to appreciate, respect and help one another - without expectation of anything in return; simply because we are what we do and one never knows the impact one has on another's life. i really enjoy reading this very joyful and inspiring poem. thank you for shaing a very important and truly lovely poem.
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Three cheers for the poetry,the sentiment and the poetess!Dear Erika,I echo your thoughts,I have a similar write with the same title in fact,good deeds take no more thought or effort than bad deeds and if we all simply treat each other how we would like to be treated all the aggression and thoughtlessness would cease,what a paradise we would have then,brothers and sisters living in harmony and unity,tis a dream many of us hope and pray for and I for one live by the creed of "Pass it On" Well done,love and light,Yvette
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Words well spoken. This has more truth in it than I've seen in a very long time. This takes me back to my younger days, when people had real values and lived by them. It seems as though today real love and trust is a rare thing. They have seemed to have fallen by the wayside. Your words you write are so very powerful and so true. What a wonderful work of art you have created here. Awesome truly awesome job.
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