Give Every Day

Find inspiration in this heartfelt poem encouraging daily acts of kindness.



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Updated January 2, 2025, by Catherine Pulsifer


In life, it's often the simplest gestures that leave the biggest impact. Daniel C. Colesworthy's poem Give Every Day reminds us of the power we all hold to bring light to someone else's life. Through kind words, thoughtful actions, or even a heartfelt smile, we have the ability to make someone's burden a little lighter and their day a little brighter.

This poem isn't just about giving material things; it's about giving of ourselves—our time, our compassion, and our understanding. Colesworthy beautifully highlights that true wealth is found in the love and care we show to others. Each verse inspires us to look beyond our own needs and see the value in uplifting those around us.

As you read this poem, let it encourage you to be intentional in spreading kindness every day. After all, the smallest acts can often mean the most.



Give Every Day

Poet: Daniel C. Colesworthy

Let us give something every day
For one another's weal;
A word, to make the gloomy gay,
Or the crushed spirit heal;
A look, that to the heart will speak,
Of him that's poor and old;
A tear for her, o'er whose wan cheek
Full many a stream has rolled.

The objects of our love and care,
In every path we see,
And when they ask a simple prayer,
Oh, shall we selfish be,
And turn away with haughty trust,
As if the God above
Were partial to our pampered dust,
And only us did love?

Let us give something every day,
To comfort and to cheer;
'Tis not for gold alone they pray,
Whose cries fall on the ear;
They ask for kindness in our speech,
A tenderness of heart,
That to the inmost soul will reach,
And warmth and life impart.

Each one can give - the poor, the weak,
And be an angel guest;
How small a thing, to smile, to speak,
And make the wretched blest!
These favors let us all bestow,
And scatter joys abroad,
And make the vales of sorrow glow
With the sweet smiles of God!



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