Just Be There

This is the same type of deal as the Gen Y Lament; thoughts during a hike around campus, aching for all the things that go wrong in the world cause of sin. I don't know whether it's supposed to be a poem or lyrics to a song, but it's what I scratched out.

What can you say to the girl, when

Her boyfriend’s over a thousand miles away in Toronto,

And he’s just finished berating her over the phone?

It’s another late night after work, as she sits on the bed

TV is on, but she’s crying alone…

What can you say?

What can you do?

How do you tell her “I care about you,

And together we’re gonna see this through”?

What can you do?

What can you say to the man,who’s

Been preaching for years, but still hears the siren call

Of that devil known as alcohol?

After a day full of counseling folks; he’ll turn on the news,

Crack open a can and hope nobody knows?

Congregation’s dropping like a rock

And his daughter a prodigal?

What can you say?

What can you do?

How do you say, “We care about you,

And together we’re gonna see this through”?

What can you do?

Lend them a listening ear;

Let them know you’re here;

Put a smile on their face,

Take an expedition to their favorite place,

Answer the call, be it night or daytime,

Pray for and with them,

Just be there,

That’s all.

Who do you see that needs help?

What are you going to do?