A Little Loving
Be inspired by these poems about how a little loving can make a big difference. You may find simple reminders for how to give love and how to receive it.
A little loving, freely given, has the power to soften hearts and bring light into everyday life.
Updated December 31, 2025, by Catherine Pulsifer
Arthur Rubinstein once said, "Love life and life will love you back. Love people and they will love you back."
And to quote Oscar Wilde, "Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead. The consciousness of loving and being loved brings a warmth and richness to life that nothing else can bring."
We hope these verses remind you to give love and receive love each day.
A Little Loving
We usually find love with family and friends
But sometimes there is no love to that end
Get out and find those who need help
The love you get back will make your heart melt
Volunteer, get involved with a church, find a need
Watch love grow, like the watering of a seed.
You not only help others, but people you will meet
And over time you will find a love that is sweet!
Life gives back what you give out
If you love others you will get it back without a doubt
So, if you need a little lovin
Give it out and you find it for certain!
Need of Loving
Folk need a lot of loving in the morning;
The day is all before, with cares beset-
The cares we know, and they that give no warning;
For love is God's own antidote for fret.
Folk need a heap of loving at the noontime -
In the battle lull, the moment snatched from strife-
Halfway between the waking and the croontime,
While bickering and worriment are rife.
Folk hunger so for loving at the nighttime,
When wearily they take them home to rest-
At slumber song and turning-out-the-light time-
Of all the times for loving, that's the best.
Folk want a lot of loving every minute-
The sympathy of others and their smile!
Till life's end, from the moment they begin it,
Folks need a lot of loving all the while.
Charity And Love
Love is not patronizing
And charity isn't about pity,
It is about love.
Charity and love are the same,
With charity you give love,
So don't just give money
But reach out your hand instead.
If Somebody Loves You
If somebody loves you,
You cannot be sad;
You've cause for rejoicing,
You've cause to be glad.
You've a subject for song
As you journey your way;
If somebody loves you
You ought to be gay.
If a curly-head baby
Of four is your pride.
Chattering gaily
Along by your side;
All trouble should vanish,
All care disappear,
If the baby who loves you
Is pattering near.
If you've an old mother
Who loves you today;
Your life should be merry.
Your work should be play.
For think of the motherless
Children there are.
Who still plod the roads
Leading ever so far.
If somebody loves you,
A wife or a child;
A mother or father,
A friend who has smiled.
And taken your hand
In a friend's helping way;
You ought to be merry.
You ought to be gay.
For love, after all.
Is the purpose of life;
The purpose of struggle.
And turmoil and strife.
If somebody loves you
Why worry and sigh?
For love we are living.
And love cannot die.
Key Reflections
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Love grows when we give it freely
The poem A Little Loving reminds us that love often comes back to us when we share it with others. By helping, volunteering, or simply caring, we open our hearts and find the loving we seek.
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We all need love throughout each day
In Need of Loving, we see that love is not just needed once in a while. From morning to night, kindness, understanding, and warmth help us face life’s worries and bring comfort to the heart.
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True charity begins with compassion
Charity And Love teaches that real giving is more than offering money. Love is shown through presence, care, and reaching out to others with sincerity and respect.
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Being loved is a reason for gratitude
The poem If Somebody Loves You reminds us to appreciate the love we already have. Whether from family or friends, love gives meaning to life and brings joy even during difficult times.
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Conclusion
A little loving can change more than we realize. These poems remind us that love is found in simple acts, kind words, and caring hearts. When we give love freely, we often discover that it returns to us in ways that bring comfort, joy, and hope. May these verses encourage you to share a little loving each day and to notice the love already present in your life.
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A little loving shared with others can brighten hearts, strengthen bonds, and make life feel richer in every season.