We Live In Times Of Deep Regret. Poem by Denis Barter

Though we live in times of deep regret,
still there is much to enjoy and celebrate.
What better than the satisfaction we get,
from helping a hapless, miscreant reprobate,
turn their life around.When a life is squandered,
seemingly headed for a miserable conclusion,
turning them back from whence they'd wandered,
might seem pointless, and add painful confusion,
but turning them away from their sorry destiny,
engaging a tolerant attitude of avowed positivity,
patience, understanding and a degree of humanity:
all boon companions to Faith, Hope and Charity,
is a rewarding task when some success is achieved!
When the evils of this world are firmly set aside,
by such selfless actions as occasionallyperceived,
we can hold up our heads, and take greatpride,
knowing that, although we live in times of deep regret,
they'll fade into insignificance, if we use our ability
to give freely, and willingly of ourselves, and set
example to the world.Think how great that would be!

Rhymer. January 11th,2018