Rotary Foundation Moment - 9 November
A CHILLING HALLOWEEN TALE Written by: Brian King RI Staff
Once upon a Rotary year-y, while I pondered, growing a bit leery,
Over whether every Rotarian, would give $100 or more. My mind raced, now more wary, suddenly what I saw was terribly scary.
Over whether every Rotarian, would give $100 or more. My mind raced, now more wary, suddenly what I saw was terribly scary.
More so than ghosts or monsters or something rapping at my chamber door.
It was the image of a child, paralyzed, Only this and nothing more.
More images now, my fear grew stronger; hesitating then no longer.
Poverty, illness, hunger and so many victims of conflict and war.
So many living a nightmare, with whom our good fortune we can share.
No water or food or one to care; no education, for millions no open door.
No opportunity; no bright future, neither nor. Darkness there and nothing more.
Who will help those in need; this desperate call who will heed?
“Sir," said I, "or Madam”, truly your support I implore;
Every Rotarian, everywhere, help end this chilling tale if you dare,
Every Rotarian, everywhere, help end this chilling tale if you dare,
help those in great despair, in our backyard and on another shore.
‘O the ways you can help are so many, please do explore.
And change the life of a child--forevermore!
And every Rotarian, with no hesitation, responded without consternation,
giving every year $100 and even more. And the children’s eyes have all the seeming, filled of hope; and dreaming;
giving every year $100 and even more. And the children’s eyes have all the seeming, filled of hope; and dreaming;
their smiles now beaming, as Rotarians’ generosity there was an outpour;
And the lives of millions with so little to live for, shall be lifted--forever and ever more!
And the lives of millions with so little to live for, shall be lifted--forever and ever more!
Apologies go to Edgar Allan Poe and his Raven
If you would like to make a year end donation, this is the time to do it!