Did You Ever

Did you ever walk in sunshine, following a rain Did you ever hold a loved one when you knew they were in pain Did you ever smile at someone just because you could Did you ever hug a little child when you told them they'd been good Did you ever sit before a fire on a cold December day Did you ever step inside a book and the words took you away Did you ever dream of going where you'd never been before Did you ever wander barefoot along the oceans shore Did you ever muse about what happened to your childhood friends Did you ever watch a rainbow and wonder where it ends Did you ever tell a little fib to protect another s pride Did you ever watch your flag go by and your heart swell up inside Did you ever wear a happy face while choking back a tear Did you ever hold a puppy while he nibbled on your ear Did you ever pick some flowers and give them to your mom Did you ever think back on the night when you went to your prom Did you ever get a heartfelt thanks for something that you did Did you ever taste the innocence of your first love as a kid Did you ever doze during a show and not know how it ends Did you ever wish for something, not for you, but for a friend Did you ever watch a sunset as it filtered through the trees Did you ever hold another s hand to diminish their unease Did you ever sort your memories, keeping just the best If you did, you found your life, like mine, has been truly blessed Bob Quigley 11/01/2011