Forgive Me

This I did not write, it is not one of mine. But I love to visit it from time to time.

Forgive Me When I Whine
Today upon a bus I saw, a little girl with golden hair.
And I envied her. She seemed so happy, and I wished I was there.
Suddenly she rose to leave. And I saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one leg and wore a crutch. But as she passed she smiled.
Oh God forgive me when I whine,
I have two legs and the world is mine.

Later on the way to work. I stopped to buy some sweets.
The lad that sold them had such charm. I talked with him awhile.
If I was late it would do no harm. As I left he said to me, “Thank you sir.
You’ve been so kind. It’s nice to talk to folks like you.
You see, I’m blind.
Oh God forgive me when I whine,
I have two eyes and the world is mine.

Later walking down the street. I saw a child with eye of blue.
She stood watching the others play. And it seemed she didn’t know what to do. So I said,
“why don’t you join the others dear?”
She looked straight ahead without a word. Then I knew, she could not hear.
Oh God forgive me when I whine,
I have two ears and the world is mine.

With legs to take me where I go,
With eyes to see the sunset glow,
With ears to hear what I know,
Oh Lord, Dear God forgive me when I whine.
I’m blessed indeed and the world is mine.

Unknown Author