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The Community Pantry

A Free Verse Poem

By Jose GabrielPublished 7 years ago 1 min read

First, you took a penny

then, left another penny.

Later, we took literature

then, we gave it back.

Now, we take the essential

and give back the valuable.

Little Free Pantries.

Tiny, elevated

wooden boxes

that strengthen

and holds

relationships.

Books can be amazing

“But they don’t fill up tummies.”

Food or canned goods

make a bigger difference.

You don’t have to beg

or even ask.

The box judges

no one

but only asks

to be given.

It’s a true test

of trust and comradery

for a good neighbor

anonymously.

No strings attached

No pride will be harmed

If you truly want to grow

closer to your community

Little Free Pantries

are the next great tool.

Encouraging an act of kindness

One individual at a time.

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About the Creator

Jose Gabriel

I'm a storyteller in training from Toronto. I like to write about different things that inspire me. As long as I'm creating something that entertains people I'll always be happy with what I do, be it short stories, serials, scripts etc.

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