If I should live a thousand years <br />Grow stooped and bent with age, <br />I'm sure I'd find some good to do, <br />Which saying, is an old adage. But if I should find nothing more to do <br />Than simply being kind, <br />I'd do that with greatest pride <br />Especially to the weak and blind. I'd smile upon each little child <br />That chanced to come my way, <br />I'd tell them of the blessings <br />That are shown us day by day. I'd tell them of the brightest spots <br />The leaves, the birds, and flowers, <br />Of fleecy clouds, of starry skies <br />Of rainbow tinted showers. I'd lend a hand to help the weak <br />And cheer them with a smile, <br />I'd tell them that the future holds <br />Something for them worthwhile. I'd lend my eyes to help the blind <br />By reading all the news, <br />Or tell them of natural things <br />To keep away the blues. I'd tell them how God loved the world <br />And would compassion give, <br />To all who loved and trusted him, <br />Who tried his law to live. I'd try to be kind to every one <br />I met upon the way, <br />So when God called me from this world <br />I'd have a place to stay.<br /><br />Della Hodgson James<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/if-i-should-live/
