Forgive Me When I Whine

Today upon a bus, I saw a lovely maid with golden hair. I envied her- she seemed so gay, and how, 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, a smile. Oh God, forgive me when I whine. 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 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 whine. I have two eyes, the world is mine.

Then, when walking down the street, I saw a child with eyes of blue. He stood and watched the others play. It seemed he knew not what to do. I stopped a moment, then I 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 whine. I have two 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 would know. I am blessed indeed. The world is mine. Oh God, forgive me when I whine.

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