A Poem For Our Readers

Regular Readers of The Contributor know
How I LOVE to write about the customers I meet from day to day
As well as others I encounter along the way
When I do I’m often asked
If it’s been a slow news week
With no more important stories to cover
To which I’m quick to say ‘no not at all’
I’m sure you’d agree
We are bombarded with SO much bad news EVERY DAY
Surely we could ALL use a little GOOD NEWS for a change
It is my sincerest hope that these stories do for you what they do for me-
Help restore your faith in humanity
There are people who give me all kinds of food and snacks to fill the empty
spot in my tummy
Some of them I must admit, taste quite yummy!
Especially when you’re REALLY hungry
Then I’m faced with another problem though
I need something to wash it all down
Terry and John take the lead in this regard
Often bringing me coffee both hot and cold
Along with an assortment of Arizona Teas to quench my thirst
Others too offer a variety of drinks
Sodas of EVERY flavor, water, Gatorade and EVERYTHING in between
There are others too that I must mention
They give me useful things to keep me cool in the summer and warm i
n the winter-
When given these things in abundance
I ALWAYS try to share them with others!
Every now and then there are ‘SPECIAL Occasions’
Breakfast with Jim Shulman
Was one of these
It was a rare treat, at least for me,
Conducting an interview
In hopes of giving my customers
Something new and interesting to read
Coming soon to a street corner near you
Be sure to get your copy when it comes out
To see what this story is all about
Last but certainly not least
There are the people who see
The REAL value of the paper for people like me,
They give money when they have the means
Though the amounts differ from one car to the next
Weather they give a large amount, a few dollars, or even less it makes no
difference
Their intent is the same
To help others get the things they need without any shame
Many of them apologize wishing they could give more,
I remind them it’s NOT the size of their gift that matters most,
It’s the fact that you cared enough to stop at all!
I encourage them to say this to their vendor instead:
‘I have this JUST FOR YOU!’
In my opinion It sounds SO much better
And oh SO sweet when it comes from the giver
The recipient too can feel extra special then
Knowing that this gift was meant just for them!
Why not give it a try and see for yourself
The joy that comes from helping someone else!