What does it take?

There's a beggar on the corner

He lost his job

He screwed up, he cries

Has not seen his daughter in twenty-one years

He needs a train ticket, he's afraid of flying

He's asking me for money

And I give

A stray dog

Golden retriever

She's missing a leg

And she seems lost and hungry

She looks at me with big round eyes

And hops, wagging her tail

She's asking me for food

And I give

There's a girl in the bar

She's sad and takes another shot

Tequila

She just found her husband

With her best friend, breaking trust

Breaking heart

She talks and I listen

She needs a shoulder and a ride home

And I give

We're sitting at a table

And I notice your smile

And it makes me happy

But do you see me?

I am the nice guy around you

And I don't mind being that guy

And I'll give

But how do I get

Something in return

Without asking?

Can I take a little?

(c) 2009 - Jeroen Hofman