Those Times

Seems to me this is a thing
Helping one another; when
In times of need, we all do
Need a hand now and again

Iron sharpens iron
Friends are friends, indeed
Prayers and love, we support
From the chains and shackles, freed

Encouragement plays it's part
Lifting up one another
Giving comfort and time
to a sister or a brother

To pay it forward, this is
The only thing required
As you've been blessed, bless others
This is what's desired.

16 lines, abcb format

Written for Writer's Cramp

Prompt for Sept 19, 2022 :Write a story or poem about finding strength in times of need.