Dedicated for him

Oh, God, Forgive Me When I Whine

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Today, upon a bus, I saw a girl with golden hair
I looked at her and sighed and wished I was as fair.
When suddenly she rose to leave,
I saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one leg and used a crutch
But as she passed, she passed a smile.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine
I have 2 legs, the world is mine.

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I stopped to buy some candy
The lad who sold it had such charm
I talked with him a while, he seemed so very glad
If I were late, it'd do no harm.
And as I left, he said to me,
"I thank you, you've been so kind.
It's nice to talk with folks like you.
You see," he said, "I'm blind."
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 eyes, the world is mine.

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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 stopped a moment and then I said,
"Why don't you join the others, dear?"
He looked ahead without a word.
And then I knew, he couldn't hear.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 ears, the world is mine.

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With feet to take me where I'd go.
With eyes to see the sunset's glow.
With ears to hear what I would know.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I've been blessed indeed, The world is mine.

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This morning when I awakened and saw the sun above,
I softly said, "Good morning Lord, bless everyone I love."
And right away I thought of you and said a loving prayer,
that He would bless you specially, and keep you free from care.
I thought of all the happiness a day could hold in store.
I wished it all for you because no one deserves it more.

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Sorrow looks back,
Worry looks around,
Faith looks up.

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I asked Jesus, "How much do you love me?"
Jesus answered, "This much."
and He stretched
His arms out and died.

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this poem was shared to me by one of my residents in Bowview(nsg.home)
she read it to me one night before i put her in bed...