A Short Gratitude Poem

Today’s poem was brought to my attention by my good friend, Brenda! Thanks for sharing this!

Today upon a bus I saw a girl with golden hair;
She seemed so gay, I envied her, and wished that I were half so fair;
I watched her as she rose to leave, and saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one leg and wore a crutch, but as she passed–a smile.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine;
I have two legs–the world is mine.

Later on I bought some sweets. The boy who sold them had such charm,
I thought I’d stop and talk awhile. If I were late, t’would do no harm.
And as we talked he said, “thank you, sir, you’ve really been so kind .
It’s nice to talk to folks like you because, you see, I’m blind.”
Oh, God , forgive me when I whine;
I have two eyes–the world is mine.

Later, walking down the street, I met a boy with eyes so blue.
But he stood and watched the others play, it seemed he knew not what to do.

I paused, and then I said,” Why don’t you join the others, dear?”
But he looked straight ahead without a word, and then I knew, he couldn’t hear.

Oh, God forgive me when I whine;
I have two ears–the world is mine.
Two legs to take me where I go,
Two eyes to see the sunset’s glow,
Two ears to hear all I should know,
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine;
I’m blessed, indeed, the world is mine.

Be Well.
Paul.
The Gratitude Guru