Thursday, July 3, 2025

POSITIVITY POST - A POEM - I MAY NOT…

 


I may not see all the seeds I scatter

But I know where I stand.

I stretch to make the world a better place

And lend a helping hand.

I help the dreamers to dream

And the songbirds to sing:

From my branches they leap

And learn to first trust their wing.

When they fall I am here,

They speak and I care.

I tell them - “Go into the world

And your bright talents share!”

It’s an encouraging thing to hear

At the end of a rough day.

I know in time their fruits will come

I’m just glad that through their journey I can help out some.

I am thankful for those who years ago planted me,

And helped me to become

A helping tree.



The Helping Tree by Dallin Candland





The author is a person of deep faith. Even those who are of different beliefs will appreciate this poem, for its message is universal. We could all be a Helping Tree, many already are and hopefully everyone has known someone like that in their lives, or if they haven't, have tried to be one.

I found this delightful picture on Pinterest and went searching for a poem that would best express it. I found Dallin's poem and thought it powerfully positive. I am always trying to pass on the positivity and most definitely living in hope for a kinder tomorrow. There are many kind people out there already and I am going to try and find their stories.



54 comments:

  1. Hi Denise, this is a lovely poem! I picture the branches like arms...we use our arms to work, to pick things up, to pick children up! And we use our arms to hug! All these things help. Thank you so much for sharing this.

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    1. I am happy you enjoyed it Linda :) and you are very welcome. That’s a lovely analogy my dear friend.

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  2. Nice to read something positive. Happy 4th of July

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    1. Thank you Diane, always happy to share positivity :)

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  3. Wonderful read. And I agree, universal.

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    1. Wonderful and so glad you agree. Thank you Ivy :)

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  4. I love it! As always, you find the best poems!

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    1. Makes my day you saying that Ginny, thank you :)

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  5. We all need positivity in our lives, so thank you for posting this uplifting poem, Denise. I was in need of it this morning.

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    1. So true and you are very welcome Janice :)I am glad this helped.

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  6. On balance, I think I have been a helping tree.

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  7. What a nice poem. I love the picture too.

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    1. Thank you Ann, I was happy I found that picture :)

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  8. the past 6 months has proved to me, there are many helping trees still in our rocking and rolling world. every corner turned has shown one after another, humans that care about strangers

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    1. Thank you for sharing that Sandra :) so good to know and I hope this still continues as I know you are having a very rough time of it. Continued prayers for healing for you and Bob my dear friend and I hope Beau is hanging in there.

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  9. Thank you for passing along the positivity, Denise. This poem & picture warmed my heart today. I love trees! I read a quote one time that said even a dead tree is not dead at all...it's alive with things living inside it. How true! Love, Andrea xoxo

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    1. You are very welcome Andrea :) and I am very happy this post gave you the warmth you needed today :) I love trees too and I have always said we are so connected with them. Yes, how true my dear friend. With love and hugs, xoxo

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  10. Hello,
    I love the helping tree poem and the image.
    Take care, have a great day!

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    1. Hi Eileen :) so glad you enjoyed and you take care and have a great day also :)

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  11. "I stretch to make the world a better place"
    nice words.

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  12. That IS a positive and uplifting poem. Yes, we all need to hold such things in our hearts.

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  13. Eso es lo que el mundo necesita, personas que se interese por sus semejantes.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. Estoy de acuerdo contigo y te acompaño en el corazón. Muchas gracias por tu comentario. ¡Te deseo un feliz día!

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  14. Si todos aportaramos un granito de arena, el mundo sería mucho mejor.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. Tienes una forma maravillosa de expresarte y estoy totalmente de acuerdo. Muchas gracias por tu comentario y te deseo un muy feliz día :)

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  15. Denise thank you for this lovely poem...
    Happy Independence day to you, Gregg and son and daughter in law
    Cecilia

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    1. Thank you Cecilia, we all had a lovely 4th of July and I hope you and your hubby did also :)

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  16. Thank you so much, Denise. I need some of this right now.

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    1. You are very welcome Sandra, and thank you my dear friend. I'm glad this came at the right time :)

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  17. Lovely and appropriate for these times as all of us stretch.

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    1. I couldn't agree more, as we all are stretching aren't we my friend :)

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  18. Thank you for sharing this poem ...
    Early good wishes for a Happy Independence Day.

    All the best Jan

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    1. You are very welcome Jan and I appreciate your good wishes for our 4th of July. Thank you very much and all the best to you too :)

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  19. You are correct - powerfully positive. And encouraging! I love these things you share. The cute illustrations and the words that match. Hope you are enjoying a lovely Thursday!

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    1. You have made my day Jennifer, I appreciate you letting me know that. Thank you my dear friend. I enjoyed my Thursday and I hope you did yours also :)

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    1. Wonderful! Thank you for sharing that Linda :) much appreciated.

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  21. A delightful poem, Denise. I often wonder where you get such wonderful poems and quotes.

    ~Sheri

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    1. I am very happy you think so Sheri. I read poetry avidly and have several books on my bookshelves. I love nothing better than to go through my favorite poems and find those that speak to me, ones I hope will do for you all out there too :)

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  22. Thank you for sharing this thoughtful and beautiful poem.

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    1. And thank you for your sweet words Beverley, I very much appreciate that you like the poems I share :)

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