Perceptions for November 2009
During his illustrious career a lawyer was credited with saving 78 people from being executed in the electric chair. Yet, not a single one of them ever thanked
him for his effective work. A philanthropist who had given away millions of dollars was heard to say, "Don’t look for gratitude except in the dictionary."
Ingratitude is a problem that stalks across our land today.
She seemed so gay, I envied her, And wish that I were half so fair; I watched her as she rose to leave, And saw her hobble down the aisle. She had one leg and wore a crutch, But as she passed--a smile. Oh, God, forgive me when I whine; I have two legs--the world is mine. Later on I bought some sweets. The boy who sold them had such charm, I thought I'd stop and talk awhile. If I were late, t'would do no harm. And as we talked he said, "Thank you, sir, you've really been so kind. It's nice to talk to folks like you Because, you see, I'm blind" Oh, God, forgive me when I whine; I have two eyes--the world is mine Later, walking down the street, I met a boy with eyes so blue. But he stood and watched the others play; It seemed he knew not what to do. I paused, and then I said, "Why don't you join the others, dear?" But he looked straight ahead without a word, And then I knew, he couldn't hear. Oh, God, forgive me when I whine; I have two ears--the world is mine. Return to the Perceptions Page Designed and Maintained by D2Technology |