I suppose I should try to console her
wipe the tears from aher tear stained face
but I don't even know her
why should I care?
it's really not my place
why should I even dare,
give of myself to one I don't know?
share emotions of tenderness
I should just get up and go!
but I can't treat one in need
with an act of thoughtlessness

Wise, it would be
for me to just flee!
and not of this pain, be a part
but my God has given me this caring will
if I can, to touch an aching heart

And so I smile to assure her that all is not lost
I say to keep fighting for life at any cost
for out of grief and despair
come hope and joy
when someone cares

From God, our Heavenly Father
who teaches in spirit and truthfulness
comes the way to true peace and happiness