I WISH
(A poem by Pete Porter)

I wish that I could sometimes be
Just made of branches, like our tree.
So I may find a better way
To pass the the time that fills my day.

My life is full. I don’t feel sad.
But there are others not so glad.
I need to use the time that’s mine,
To aid all those that stand in line.

I wish that I could help and feed
All those in hunger, those in need,
All those that do not have a friend
All those that feel life’s at an end.

I know there’s things that I can do,
To help out some, or just a few.
For it will make me feel so grand.
To give them all a helping hand,

I’ve lived so many years, and found
That, if I’d only look around,
The things I’ve learned and value still,
Can all be used, their world to fill.

I’ll use my time to volunteer.
To spread good feelings and good cheer.
It will fill me up with pride,
To know that I’ve helped stem the tide.

So join with me and help this task.
Just volunteer, that’s all I ask.
You’ll wonder why you hadn’t done
This thing before. It’s so much fun!