Do you know who lives next door to you?
Does it matter more or less to you,
If your neighbor's older,
If her house is colder?
Have you thought about,
How her health is when she's out,
Or do you really care,
How these folks really fare,
If her rooms are really bare?
Are you sure you're unaware?
Don't you care if she's all alone?
Could you not just pick up the phone
Ev'ry once in a while?
Since it might bring a smile.
They say it does bring satisfaction,
As does all sincere interaction.
Ask if she has enough to eat.
Ask about her small house's heat.
See if she can pay her bills.
See what warmth your chat instills???!
You might really get to know her.
Or, at least, you sure can show her,
That you're only a door away,
And you would simply like to say:
"I'm here if you need me."
(May is older American's month).
by William P. (Pat) Beaty
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