Kindness

the one that showed me kindness
was the one that tought me kindness
though i did not recognize it
still i might have died without it
and when i awakened
it was to late to thank him
if i live someday i´ll make repayment
and show someone the kindness he showed me
when my voice grows strident
when i feel important
i´m reminded of that kindness
and where i´d be without it
i´m learning my lesson
it may take me a lifetime
give me strenght
to justify my being
and show someone the kindness
shown to me