I was at the store today shopping for outside Christmas lights

When a lady checking out in front of the line I could tell her money was a little tight

She had her cart with a few toys and cheer she needed for Christmas day

With a toddler there by the hand and a baby on the way

She was trying to pay part by cash and the rest on a debit card

But when the cashier said declined I could tell it was heart breaking and hard

The people in front of me in line were making comments to move out of the way

But she just looked at the crowd shaking her head not knowing what to say

She left the cart and with toddler in hand walked slowly out the door

And for me that image has been in my mind ever since I left the store

For I have before been in her place and know how she must have felt

And I’m so ashamed I didn’t step up, because for her I could have helped

Most of us throughout our life go through times that maybe are financially hard

So I promise the next time I’m in line and happens I will open up my wallet and heart

From My World to Yours,
Bob Baker