NEXT TIME

Next time you feel the urge to whine
Or you're in a terrible mood?
Think of all the children everywhere
Who lack simple things like food!

Next time the boss is on your case
Because you showed up late?
Remember the millions of unemployed
Who'd love that job you hate!

Next time before the crying starts
About the economy being so rough?
Find a welfare mom with 3 small kids
Tell her how YOUR life's tough...

Next time you start complaining
About your chronic lack of wealth
Think about the dying millionaire
Who'd trade his riches for your health!

Next time you howl at the gas bill
And what it costs to pay for heat?
Spare a thought for all the families
Who are living on the street!

Next time you have a quarrel
With your husband or your wife?
Consider those who live alone
With no one to share their life...

Next time the kids get on your nerves
And you just can't stand the noise?
Ask a mom whose world was shattered
when
A drunk driver killed two small boys....

And next time you are on your knees
Pray God teaches you how to share...
Your time, your money, your love, your
self
For REAL misery is everywhere.....

Dusty Richardson c 2001
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