A BEGGAR'S PLEA

 
A beggar's plea wants a meal to eat  
While you're at it maybe some shoes for his feet 
A beggar's plea requests a bed for the night
While you're at it maybe a match for his fag to light 

A beggar's plea would be grateful for loose change 
While you're at it don't look at him like he's strange 
A beggar's plea politely asks for any old clothes  
While you're at it a hot drink would be welcome I suppose 

A beggar's plea always falls on deaf ears while you shop 
While you're at it he would be thankful if you could stop