Kindness

The one that showed me kindness Was the one that taught me kindness Though I did not recognize it Still I might have died without it And when I awakened It was too late to thank her If I live someday I'll make repayment And show someone the kindness she 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 lessons It may take me a lifetime Give me strength to justify my being And show someone the kindness shown to me