Written for Ovi Poetry Challenge #83.
This week’s inspiration word is “lift”.
In the spirit of positivity, here is my Ovi.
Hey, buddy, you’re here just in time.
Tell me, friend, can you spare a dime?
Think of it as my lifeline.
Here’s something to eat.
Hey, friend, can I borrow your shoes?
I got nothing from which to choose.
Looks like you got nothing to lose.
Here’s something to wear.
Hey, mister, can you lend a hand?
I had a job but I got canned.
I’m drowning with no sight of land.
Here’s my hand, friend.
Thank you, man, for helping me.
I was blind and couldn’t see.
You gave a lift and I feel free.
Here’s to a new beginning.
NAR©2025
This is “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” by Randy Newman
All text, graphics and videos are copyright for Nancy ~ The Sicilian Storyteller, Nancy (The Sicilian Storyteller), The Sicilian Storyteller, The Elephant’s Trunk, and The Rhythm Section and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.
The Elephant's Trunk 
A wonderful share, writer Nancy! 🥰 Thank you! A fun clarinet tune, too. 😄🎶
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Welcome to the Year of Positivity at the Ovi Poetry Challenge! Goodness knows, we can all use some positive vibes! 🤩
Glad to know you enjoyed both the verse and the tune, Michele! 🖊️♡🎶
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Halleluiah! Yes, we can! Thank you for sharing your creative light. 🎇😊
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Positively my pleasure, dear Michele! 🥰
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A heart warming piece indeed, Nancy. It’s too easy to walk on by.
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That’s sadly true, dear Keith.
This is the Year of Positivity at the Ovi Poem Challenge; I’m happy to keep the theme going.
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Wonderful progression, Nancy. Love, love this.
And I didn’t want to play the song but it’s too late. Just seeing what it was, the damn thing is playing in my head with visions of Toy Story. Thanks…
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Thank you so much, my dear friend!
There were other songs I could have gone with but Randy Newman always puts a smile on my face. So glad you enjoyed the music and the verse.
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Always my pleasure. And sure you could have but this one was so very appropriate!
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beautiful Nancy ❤️
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Thank you, my friend Gary ❤️
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Beautifully positive words ✨ well done, Nancy 💕 😊
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Thank you, Laura. The goal this year for the weekly Ovi Poetry Challenge is to refrain from the negative aspects of life and focus on ‘positivity’. ☺️💛
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Because second chances can be our own renewal and forgiveness, too!
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Spot on, Liz! Thank you!
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beautifully done, Nancy… 🤍
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Thanks so much, Destiny.
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my pleasure…🤍
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Sometimes I try to guess what song you might feature, and sometimes I’m even right. This time I guessed “Lean on me,” but Randy Newman will always get my vote!!!!! Wonderful choice!
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Lean On Me would have been a great choice, too! I think the only time I ever featured Randy Newman was for It’s A Jungle Out There. I always think of Monk whenever I hear his voice.
Thanks, D!
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He’s one of my absolute favorites N. and has probably written more songs for himself and more artists than anyone! Amazing, and I think of Monk when I hear that song as well!
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It’s such a great show and the perfect song!
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Very true my friend. Positivity is hard to find in today’s environment
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Yes! I’m proud to be participating in this challenge.
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That’s just very cool
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Oooooh I liked this one! Once again, the perfect musical accompaniment.
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Thanks, Violet. Music is extremely important to me and plays a vital part in my stories. I always appreciate it when a reader takes notice.
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A lovely message and poem! ❤
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Thanks, Sweets! The overlying message of our ovi poems this year is “positivity”. It’s not always easy but I’m willing to take on the challenge!
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That’s great, I look forward to reading many more!
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A beautiful poem and message my friend
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Grazie, cara. The theme for our ovi poems this year is ‘positivity’. In a world of so much negativity, this will be a great challenge.
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