Was down in the dumps today
He wanted to take his life away
I asked him why he felt so blue
Not only was he tired and worn,
He had heard bad news
His money was gone except
For his social security and pension
Like anyone, this stage of his life
Has come with most apprehension
So I took a moment to remind him who he was
I said, "Now money isn't everything! Isn't that right, Reverend?"
You have a roof over your head, your taken care of and fed
What more could you possibly need?
The old Reverend replied,
"You, my darling, to remind me of these very things!"
I think of how important and rewarding it is to encourage people when they are down and out.
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