The Day That Changed My Life
One day, on a bus I was a lovely girl with golden hair. I envied her, she seemed so happy. I wished I were as fair. I envied her, she seemed so happy. I wished I were 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 gave a happy smile. I stopped to buy some candy. The lad who sold it had such charm. I talked with him, he seemed so glad. And as I left he said to me, “Thank you, you have been so kind. It’s nice to talk with folks like you. You see, I’m blind.” 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 stooped a moment and said, “Why don’t you join the others, dear?”
He looked ahead without a word, and then I knew he couldn’t hear.
With legs to take me where I go,
With eyes to see the sunset’s glow,
With ears to hear what I would know…
Forget me when I whine!
I’m blessed indeed!
This world is beautiful and fine!