Give (an anaphoric poem)

A man, caringly holding his hand out to help a woman, who is sitting on a hospital bed with her hand in his. The main focus is on their hands.

Give thanks.
Give attention,
acceptance,
kindness.
Give of your heart.

Give comfort.
Give peace,
joy,
happiness.
Give of your soul.

Give help.
Give a hand,
a smile,
a hug.
Give of your abundance.

Give space.
Give understanding,
forgiveness,
mercy.
Give of your love.

Give respect.
Give honor,
acknowledgement,
praise.
Give of your spirit.

Give poetry.
Give beauty,
art,
song.
Give of your gifts.

Give care.
Give effort,
resources,
time.
Give of your life.

Give support,
Give power,
strength,
action.
Give of your voice.

Give.

Give it all.

…and never ever give up.

~ elr


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