Service - Poem

As part of the leadership course I am taking at church, I was asked to write a poem about service. Here is my attempt.

Service

Speaking for those who have lost their voice.
Energizing those who have lost their spirit
Reaching out to those who are alone.
Vacating when someone more able comes along.
Ignoring the petty sniping of those who are jealous.
Calling out to those who have lost their way.
Embracing those in need of love.

So yesterday, I got some bad news at work. Something that will affect what I do next school year, possibly even where I teach. I was very upset and trying to figure out my deicision. So I called a fellow teacher friend and left a message.

She called me back and we talked. I am much calmer now and feel better about the whole thing. I am thanking God for a friend like that right now. I have been blessed.