Assisting

'Burns Night' honoring of Scottish poet Robert Burns through his songs.

 Rosie and Nigel Burgess, two of my great allies  on the Isle of Mull

Assisting

7/22/09

Is this everyone's purpose,

to give to each other

within any life circumstance

as there's always opportunity

for some improved situation

with reflection that can help

in seeing an evolutionary step,

or simple adjustment, to engage

again the joy of living

that brings inspired ideas

into realm of believing possible,

where coming away from interaction

we are thoroughly rejuvenated

realizing we aren't alone,

there is always help available,

from word, action, quiet presence,

different with every person,

willing to share of themselves

when surprising moment arrives,

but often there is doubt

if it makes sense to extend

a hand to stranger, acquaintance,

friend, family, and community,

wondering the value, or welcoming,

being seen as meddling, or not,

instead of trusting the primary force,

interdependent existence assisting itself.