Selfish-Portrait

: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : What has this thoughtful man achieved? What greatness of renown? What good if he had not believed To turn things upside down? No songs, no tales, no poetry, No gifts to those in need, No hope for those in poverty If he succumbed to greed. But God showed mercy now and then, And scriptures by the score, So that I could get born again, And then, like Scrooge, give more. Denis Martindale. October 2021. denismartindale—co—uk The poem is akin to a self-portrait that explains how I became a Christian believer and was then able to donate to various charities, to emulate the character of Scrooge, who changed into a new man, a man who celebrated life and love and showed compassion to others near and far. In my case, I donate to the UK AID scheme that matches my donations to specific charities and their ongoing projects. I receive news from those charities of what the money has done to help men, women and children who cannot help themselves! I discovered UK AID financial support got reduced. That won't stop me from donating in the future!