Long, Long Way

It was early morning
She sat by the roadside
I made a simple comment
Boy it’s cold outside

She said I’m just waiting
For my work to begin
I said our place is open
And welcomed her in

We shared a cup of coffee
And toasted butter bread
And she warmed heart
And kept her belly fed

When we weren’t looking
With an offer of grace
She picked up a broom
And cleaned up the place

So she warmed our heart
Our lesson learned this day
A simple act of kindness
Can go a long, long way