Enjoy!
The Day’s Work
Is anybody happier because you passed his way?
Does any one remember that you spoke to him today?
The day is almost over, and its toiling time is through.
Is there any one to utter now a kindly word of you?
Did you give a cheerful greeting to the friend who came along,
Or a churlish sort of “howdy” and then vanish in the throng?
Were you selfish, pure and simple, as you rushed along the way,
Or is someone mighty grateful for a deed you did today?
Can you say tonight in parting, with the day that’s slipping fast,
That you helped a single brother, of the many that you passed?
Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said?
Does a man whose hopes were fading, now with courage look ahead?
Did you waste the day, or lose it? Was it well or sorely spent?
Did you leave a trail of kindness, or a scar of discontent?
As you close your eyes in slumber, do you think that God would say,
You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today?
—Edgar Guest
GYA today 
Pingback: Be a friend | Hope of light
I enjoyed this poetic reminder, and especially liked the last line.
Russ
LikeLike
Hi, Russ. Thanks. I agree, it’s a powerful ending for anyone interested in growing as a person. Be well. ~Paul
LikeLike
Love this Paul
LikeLike
Thanks, David. Great weekend to you and yours. ~Paul
LikeLike
Today, I can say Yes! Thanks for your beautiful poetry month posts, Paul…
LikeLike
Thank you, Vicki, for your very kind words. I’m just guessing here, but I’ll bet you can say YES just about everyday! 🙂 ~Paul
LikeLike
I really like this poem Paul. I always tell people that each encounter that you have with others has a story to tell. What type of story are those people telling about you? Great or bad?
Have a great weekend!
LikeLike
I like that! Thanks, Tina. I always appreciate your perspective, it always gets me thinking. Be well. ~Paul 🙂
LikeLike
Reblogged this on depressionexists and commented:
This touched me so much I had to reblog!
Thanks Paul. Have a great weekend everyone! Hugs from the U.K…. Paula xxx
LikeLike
🙂
LikeLike
Hey Paul. I loved this so much! Can you feel me hugging you! Lol Giving is one of the most joyful things in life we can do. I’m going to reblog. Have a great weekend. Hugs Paula. Xxx
LikeLike
Thank you, Paula. I love getting hugs! When I was younger, I didn’t …but fortunately for me, I’ve changed. Hugs to you as well, all the way from the other side of the world. 😉 Super weekend to you. ~Paul
LikeLike
It’s tough some days but I like to think I make a small difference each day.
LikeLike
Yeah…I’m betting that you do. 😉 Thanks for stopping by. Great weekend! ~Paul
LikeLike
Love this. It’s a great reminder that we can change a person’s world with a simple hello, a small gesture. Too often we believe it’s the grand gestures that matter, when very often, small kindnesses, small acts of generosity create an impact far beyond the seemingly simple act.
LikeLike
Hi, Laurie. Thanks for stopping by. I think you’re right on. Random and Intentional Acts of Kindness often don’t take a lot, but can mean so much. Maybe we’re our own worse critics… Have a super weekend, Laurie. 🙂 ~Paul
LikeLike