Uplifted

The smile can be sent To that lady so old Who pushes her walker In spite of the cold Who heads to the diner Though slippery the street And holds to the hope Some kind people she'll meet. Or look to that mother Who reigns the kids in And single these three years And no it's no sin That she should be struggling The bills and the house And two jobs both part-time No thanks to the spouse. And smile for the young man So new at his task And offer kind pointers If ever he'll ask He so wants to fit in And many seem gruff And yes he has fouled up The skills often tough. You see here an ointment A blessing so dear And really so simple And you Friend are here To offer an uplift That might change the day For some who are struggling In life's fickle way. Written March 4 2017