GIVING AND RECEIVE I launched a smile, far out it sailed On life's wide troubled sea And many more than I could count Came sailing back to me I clasped a hand while whispering "The clouds will melt away" I felt my life was very blessed All through the hours that day I sent a thought of happiness Where it was needed sore And very soon thereafter, found Joy adding to my store I wisely shared my slender hoard Toil-earned coins of gold But presently it flowed right back Increased a hundredfold I helped another climb a hill A little thing to do And yet it brought a rich reward A friendship that was new I think each morning when I rise Of how I may achieve I know by serving I advance By giving I receive Thanks to `liya for this lovely poem ;)