OUTREACH
A Helping Hand
A life of hardships, a shelter stands
refuge to those with trembling hands.
With open doors, offering solace ‘n care
a place where burdens, they can share.
Gladly giving to hands outreached
a lifeline of voices are beseeched.
With every donation, hope is sown
their love and resilience slowly grown.
Within the walls, wanting better life
of no fear, worry or unrelenting strife.
Each gift mends a broken heart
aiding families with a brand new start.
So let us give with hearts so kind
and leave no family in need behind.
For this act of selfless grace
brings smiles to each sad ’n weary face.
P. Ferguson
Written for the Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie
2023