Not To Suffer As I Did

I don't want anyone to suffer because I did As I think, may God forbid, I don't want anyone to do without, because I did without As I reminisce and then scream and shout. I don't want anyone to be ashamed as I was before When I was both needy and hungry and poor, And I don't want anyone to ever suffer With the belief or thought it will make them tougher. I don't want anyone to ever thirst or hunger Because, I did when I was much younger, And I don't want anyone to sleep on a bench or in a tent All because they can't pay their rent. I don't want anyone to have the hardships that I went through I don't want anyone beaten black and blue, And I don't want anyone to be sad and to cry Because, they unsuccessfully and constantly did try, try and try. I don't want anyone to think that they're not worth a penny No one, not any, Isn't it that time that we all should realize That we're all equal in God's caring and knowing eyes. When I was younger I did what I could That doesn't mean that now everyone now also should, Just because when I was younger I survived Though I was saddened and hurt and deprived. How I lived and survived didn't make me stronger The world I didn't want to conquer, I instead read the Bible and the Lord told me to help others As we all are truly sisters and brothers. I don't want anyone to live the youth that I had I want no one in pain and hurt and to be depressed and sad, Just because, I had suffered and I did without I don't wish it on them How they don't suffer as I did, I will not ever condemn. Randy L. McClave