a simple reminder

Today,upon a bus,I saw a girl with golden hair

I looked at her and sighed, and wished that i was as fair

When suddenly she rose to leave,

I saw her hobble down the aisle.

She had one leg and used a crutch

But as she passed, she passed a smile.

Oh, forgive me when I whine

I have 2 legs, the world is mine.

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I stopped to buy some candy

The lad who sold it had such charm

I talked with him a while, he seemed so very glad

If i were late, it'd do no harm.

And as i left, he said to me,

"Thank you, you've been so kind

It's nice to talk with folks like you"

"You see," he said, "I'm blind."

Oh, forgive me when i whine

I have 2 eyes, the world is mine.

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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, forgive me when i whine

I have 2 ears, the world is mine.

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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.

Oh, forgive me when i whine

I've been blessed indeed, The world is mine.

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Everyday, we wish for more,

But really, we have so much to be thankful for.