Poem: Forgive Me When I Whine
Forgive Me When I Whine
Today, upon a bus,
I saw a girl with golden hair.
and wished I was as fair.
When suddenly she rose to leave,
I saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one leg and wore a crutch.
But as she passed, she passed a smile.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 legs, the world is mine.
I stopped to buy some candy.
The lad who sold it had such charm.
I talked with him, he seemed so glad.
If I were late, itīd do no harm.
And as I left, he said to me,
"I thank you, youīve been so kind.
Itīs nice to talk with folks like you.
You see," he said, "Iīm blind."
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 eyes, the world is mine.
Later while walking down the street,
I saw a child with eyes of blue.
He stood and watched the others play.
He did not know what to do.
I stopped a moment and then I said,
" Why donīt you join the others, dear?"
He looked ahead without a word.
And then I knew, he couldnīt hear.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 ears, the world is mine.
With feet to take me where Iīd go.
With eyes to see the sunsetīs glow.
With ears to hear what Iīd know.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
Iīve been blessed indeed, the world is mine.
--Author Unknown
