CARITAS

(take two)

                    A more important word than love is care:
                    An act to do, not feelings to declare,
                    For feelings are but sentiments inside,
                    While care is how true loving is applied.

                    Such love in action we call charity:
                    Both words and deeds expressed in parity
                    For love is more than merely sentiment
                    But careful acts with generous intent.

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