Should You ...

Should you find it hard to get to sleep tonight,
just remember the homeless family
who has no bed to lie in.

Should you have a bad day at work,
think of the man who has been out of work
for the last three months.

Should you despair over a relationship gone bad,
think of the person who has never known what it's like
to love and be loved in return.

Should you grieve the passing of another weekend,
think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day,
seven days a week, for Rs.15 a day, just to feed her family.

Should your car break down,
leaving you miles away from assistance,
think of the paraplegic who would love
the opportunity to take that walk.

Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror,
think of the cancer patient in chemotherapy
who wishes she had hair to examine.

Should you find yourself the victim
of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities,
remember, things could be worse. You could be them