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The Law Of Life
Whatever you give away today or think or say or do
Will multiply about tenfold and then return to you.
It may not come immediately nor from the obvious source
But the Law applies unfailingly through some invisible force.
Whatever you feel about another, be it love or hate or passion,
Will surely bounce right back to you in some clear (or secret) fashion.
If you speak about some person a word of praise or two,
Soon, tens of other people will speak kind words of you.
Our thoughts are broadcasts of the soul, not secrets of the brain.
Kind ones bring us happiness; petty ones, untold pain.
Giving works as surely as reflections in a mirror.
If hate you send, hate you’ll get back, but loving brings love nearer.
Remember, as you start this day and duty crowds your mind,
That kindness comes so quickly back to those who first are kind.
Let that thought and this one direct us through each day . . .
The only things we ever keep are the things we give away.
By Jerry Buchanan
Jerry Major Buchanan was born on 10 December 1923 in Seattle, Washington, United States of America. He became an airplane mechanic, a salesman, and an advertising executive. His published works include, “Poems to an Unmet Friend” (1971). Jerry Major Buchanan passed on at 76 years of age on 16 November 2000.
Whatever you give away today or think or say or do
Will multiply about tenfold and then return to you.
It may not come immediately nor from the obvious source
But the Law applies unfailingly through some invisible force.
Whatever you feel about another, be it love or hate or passion,
Will surely bounce right back to you in some clear (or secret) fashion.
If you speak about some person a word of praise or two,
Soon, tens of other people will speak kind words of you.
Our thoughts are broadcasts of the soul, not secrets of the brain.
Kind ones bring us happiness; petty ones, untold pain.
Giving works as surely as reflections in a mirror.
If hate you send, hate you’ll get back, but loving brings love nearer.
Remember, as you start this day and duty crowds your mind,
That kindness comes so quickly back to those who first are kind.
Let that thought and this one direct us through each day . . .
The only things we ever keep are the things we give away.
By Jerry Buchanan
Jerry Major Buchanan was born on 10 December 1923 in Seattle, Washington, United States of America. He became an airplane mechanic, a salesman, and an advertising executive. His published works include, “Poems to an Unmet Friend” (1971). Jerry Major Buchanan passed on at 76 years of age on 16 November 2000.
3 Comments
This poem beautifully captures the timeless truth that what we give to the world comes back to us, often multiplied in ways we don’t immediately see. It’s a powerful reminder to lead with kindness, love, and positivity every day. The imagery of our thoughts as broadcasts from the soul really resonated with me—such a simple yet profound way to think about the energy we put out. Thank you for sharing this inspiring reflection on life’s natural law.
My dear brother had this on his wall in his apartment. Referred to it from time to time, no idea where he came upon it. But I got it after his death, and it hangs over my desk, where I see it almost every day. it doesn't specifically claim to be a Christian message, but, for me, a Christian, it exemplifies everything Our Savior was about. Love, kindness, doing to others as you would have them do to you. Thanks for sharing this lovely poem!
love it thank you!
