On the Firing Line

...so never hesitate to go anywhere if you can be helpful. You should not hesitate to visit the most sordid spot on earth on such an errand. Keep on the firing line of life with these motives and God will keep you unharmed. ~  Alcoholics Anonymous (Kindle Locations 1369-1371).

Helpful. Our main purpose
is being helpful,
maximum service to God
and the people about us.
Okay. Sure. And for this
we seek out the sordid spots,
keep on the firing line of life?
Willingness is one thing —
where does it say we find
foolhardiness? Pshaw.
We come with that,
rode it to the rooms.
We're ready to be seen
heroing, riding to the rescue,
playing the dramatic lead.
Difference here, though,
is doing it not for us,
far from seeking glory,
but simply – dramatically —
doing service!