WHO WOULD BE THERE TO SHED A TEAR?

Who would be there to shed a tear

if all those who are suffering were no longer here?

All of those displaced by war

don’t we care, what are we waiting for?

All of those who take drugs and drink

to cover their pain what do we think?

All of those who live alone

there is never a ring on their phone

Do we ever give a thought

to the things we should have been taught

That we should love each other you and me

if we don’t start now when will that be?

We need to stop thinking of self to think of others

all of those who society smothers

It’s time it’s time to put aside self

to place it securely on a shelf

To reach out to those we know are in pain

so that they will be happy again

Who would be there to shed a tear

if those who are suffering were no longer here?

WOULD WE BE?