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Johnny McSneed and the Super Good Deed
“Let’s start at the start, a great place to commence,
If you’re at the beginning, that’s plain common sense.”
Said Johnny McSneed to his neighbour Michelle.
“I was riding to school, and juggling as well,
About three or four balls, with my usual skill,
But when pedalling uphill I had a slight spill.
I hit the ground hard, badly skinning my knee.
I got to my feet, and tried to walk, gingerly.
Things weren’t going so good, then my tale had a twist.
A motorist noticed, and she stopped to assist.
I was touched by the kindness and care she displayed.
She knew what to do, being well-versed in first aid,
And fixed up my knee, and at that moment I knew,
That helping a person is not a bad thing to do.
Now lending a hand isn’t anything new:
Everyone knows it is right to do good,
By helping another, that’s quite understood.
I have to admit, though, it was rather rare,
For me to display much compassion and care.
But her kindness was catching, and opened my eyes.
It made me decide I would aim to do likewise.
And that’s how I came to come up with my plan,
To do as much good as I possibly can.
And to do the most good that I possibly could,
I was needing a deed that’s exceptionally good.
Not just any old deed, but a deed worth pursuing,
Precisely the type that is really worth doing.
When I got home from school, I set off on a quest,
To discover the deed that just might be the best ...
If you’re at the beginning, that’s plain common sense.”
Said Johnny McSneed to his neighbour Michelle.
“I was riding to school, and juggling as well,
About three or four balls, with my usual skill,
But when pedalling uphill I had a slight spill.
I hit the ground hard, badly skinning my knee.
I got to my feet, and tried to walk, gingerly.
Things weren’t going so good, then my tale had a twist.
A motorist noticed, and she stopped to assist.
I was touched by the kindness and care she displayed.
She knew what to do, being well-versed in first aid,
And fixed up my knee, and at that moment I knew,
That helping a person is not a bad thing to do.
Now lending a hand isn’t anything new:
Everyone knows it is right to do good,
By helping another, that’s quite understood.
I have to admit, though, it was rather rare,
For me to display much compassion and care.
But her kindness was catching, and opened my eyes.
It made me decide I would aim to do likewise.
And that’s how I came to come up with my plan,
To do as much good as I possibly can.
And to do the most good that I possibly could,
I was needing a deed that’s exceptionally good.
Not just any old deed, but a deed worth pursuing,
Precisely the type that is really worth doing.
When I got home from school, I set off on a quest,
To discover the deed that just might be the best ...
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