Ever spared a thought to the tiny fingers,
tugging at your cuff for a rupee or two?
Let compassion take over your daily bothers?
For if you have a nothing, a smile would do.
Quest for an idyllic life, stuck in a rat race,
Perturbed by the search of one's own mirth.
Spare a thought to the smiling, dirt-streaked face,
that has been betrayed by fate, let down by birth.
Look at others troubles, much larger in magnitude,
look beyond selfish motives and a mere existence.
Gain inspiration from displays of fortitude,
In times of crisis, smiles full of radiance.
Spare a smile to a lonesome soul,
make someone's day with your good deeds.
Give a listening ear, a reassuring hug,
For love is all everyone really needs.
Look for a deeper meaning to life,
Spend time sharing, caring and loving.
Spend it helping others in strife,
For true joy lies in the joy of giving.
