Guest guest Posted July 30, 2002 Report Share Posted July 30, 2002 > > > << Oh, God, 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, it'd do no harm. > > And as I left, he said to me, > " I thank you, you've been so kind. > It's nice to talk with folks like you. > You see, " he said, " I'm 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 don't you join the others, dear? " > He looked ahead without a word. > And then I knew, he couldn't hear. > > Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. > I have 2 ears, the world is mine. > > With feet to take me where I'd go. > With eyes to see the sunset's glow. > With ears to hear what I'd know. > > Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. > I've been blessed indeed, the world is mine. > > If this poem makes you feel like I felt, just forward it to all your > friends, after all, it's just a simple reminder that we have so-ooooo much > to be thankful for!!! HAVE A BLESSED DAY! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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