When This Old World Looks Humdrum

When this old world seems humdrum.
And things feel flat and stale,
When all you feel is Ho Hum,
Your interests lag or fail;

You cease to see the sky so blue,
Or marvel at the stars,
When a day in spring means not a thing,
And nature only jars:

When this is how things seem to you,
It's time to see the Doc.
If you're not ill, and need no pill,
(And your hearts not turned to rock)

Let your hearts go out to those about
Who, perhaps, may need your help?
A flashing smile is a thing worthwhile,
It may kill a constant yelp.

Have a little chat about this and that
With kindness true just hear him through,
While to talk he is inclined.
With him to agree you may not see

There are things that he's forgot
But you'll give him a lift
By hearing him out,
And your clouds will rift a lot.

Say a friendly word on what you've heard,
Around your neighborhood,
With kind intent, and no ill meant,
It will do you both some good.

So never forget, when inclined to fret
That life seems flat and stale,
To lend a hand, as needs demand,
That others may weather a gale.

By living thus, with nothing of fuss,
Though fortune may be coy,
You will get each day the kind of pay
That fills your life with joy.

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