Thankfulness...

The World is Mine

The World Is Mine

Today, upon a bus I saw

A lovely maid with golden hair;

I envied her_ she seemed so gay_

And, oh, I wished i were so fair.

When suddenly she rose to leave,

I saw her hobble down the aisle;

She had one foot, and wore a crutch_

But as she passed, she had a smile!



Oh, God, forgive me when I wine;

I have two feet! The world is mine!



And when I stopped to buy some sweets,

The lad who served me had such charm;

He seemed to radiate good cheer;

His manner was so kind and warm.

I said, "It's so nice to deal with you.

Such courtesy I seldom find."

He turned and said, "Oh thank you, sir!"

And then I saw that he was blind!



Oh, God, forgive me when I wine;

I have two eyes! The world is mine!



Then walking down the street I saw

A little boy with eyes of blue.

He stood and watched as others played;

It seemed he knew not what to do.

I stopped a moment; then said,

"Why don't you join the others, dear?"

He looked ahead without a word,

And then I knew he could not hear!



Oh, God, forgive me when I wine;

I have two ears! The world is mine!



With feet to take me where I'd go_

With eyes to see the sunset glow_

With ears to hear what I should know_



Oh, God, forgive me when I wine;

I'm blessed indeed! The world is mine!



- Author Unknown