Giving, and receiving

(which is harder? which benefits who more?) To give is gain;
so why complain,
grudgingly receiveing,
and slow in giving

– cash, or ‘kind’, or help,
a listening ear awhile,
a friendly smile?

From those who look so rich, successful,
confident, and slick,
you keep away,
[– maybe they’ll kick?]
unsympathetic, jealous, callous;

but,
are they hiding tensions stressful,
aching, lonely, emptiness?

From friendliness
and simple sympathy,
may germinate
a spark of warmth.

Don’t miserly hold back your gift,
– it’s use may lift
yourself maybe;
and if you’re willing to receive,
(not condescension jarring
but genuine love that’s truly caring)
– then others get some joy from sharing!

Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35