evident in
self-sacrifice;
deny one’s
own needs
to satisfy one
who’s even
more needy.
go hungry to
feed a child,
feel thirsty by
sharing last
water bottle,
be humbled by
another’s honor.
listen to
someone’s
complaint,
ease a pain,
change a bed
or diaper for
young or old.
doesn’t come
naturally, but
life and love
will demand
we give up
our own ugly
selfishness,
if we want to
live beautiful.
Written for Mary’s poetry prompt on “beauty” at d’Verse Poets
a poem in my pocket 
Mar 24, 2015 @ 20:56:16
Those last lines – just breathtaking. Thank you for sharing this
Mar 24, 2015 @ 20:31:36
So beautiful Lynn with a truth that we need to live by.. Diane
Mar 24, 2015 @ 19:25:37
A good message
Mar 24, 2015 @ 17:30:50
Such a beautiful and meaningful message ~ We try, don’t we ~
Mar 24, 2015 @ 17:09:12
So honest…and you spoke with soul and bravery.
Mar 24, 2015 @ 16:50:04
You’ve pointed out some very beautiful things, and the root of them all is humility and love. Peace, Linda
Mar 24, 2015 @ 16:31:38
Excellent! Self-sacrifice is truly beautiful. You’re right – it doesn’t come naturally, but it is a wonderful thing when it happens….for those involved as well as those observing the act.
Mar 25, 2015 @ 08:57:32
Thanks, Mary.
Mar 24, 2015 @ 16:30:42
Yes – that is living beautifully!
Mar 24, 2015 @ 16:26:59
damn right… those who are too selfish to give, then look in the mirror and admire their outer beauty are downright ugly. I pay attention not only to how people treat me, but how they treat others as well.
Mar 25, 2015 @ 08:56:40
i appreciate your passion, Anthony!
Mar 24, 2015 @ 16:04:14
So much truth in this Lynn.. really a lot of truth. So easy we see the beauty in things and forget to share and help.