I am lucky in my neighbours
Those who live nearby
Kind and friendly people
Look you in the eye
Help you any way they can
Pass the time of day
Do not crowd you give you space
Stop and say good day
I too must prove a neighbour
To anyone I meet
Not just the local people
But strangers in the street
Be on your guard the world is rough
Just like that Jericho road
But many a one is found there
Carrying a heavy load
And let the Lord be neighbour
The nearest one to you
Converse with him and listen
You’ll be very glad you do
The wisdom and the warmth of heart
The world so badly needs
Can emanate from your own door
To nourish and to feed
Brian Fahy
10 July 2022
Erris Poetry 