I like to be a Good Samaritan  
to everyone I meet  
whether it be personally  
or virtually over the internet.  
I only have my words  
to help comfort them  
through the hard times they face.  
Reassuring words that someone  
is there to listen to their pleas.  
One of my friends figured  
that helping others could damage me,  
making me feel down as they are.  
Quite the contrary,  
I feel happy when I can raise a smile  
and joyous with their laughter.  
No, their problems do not get me down.  
They only make me stronger and more determined  
to help them get through whatever is ailing them.  
I would also like to let them know  
that I am always there  
if their need again may arise  
and they need someone to talk to. 
 
29 January 2009
David Harris
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/good-samaritan-2/