If You Should
If you should happen to pass me by
And hear me gently sigh,
Then stop and ask me, Why?
If you did by chance take note
Of a quiet tear upon my cheek,
Then pause and ask me, Why?
If you should see my shoulders slumped
As though bearing a great weight,
Then come and ask me, Why?
If you should spot me all alone
In need of a companion,
Then approach and ask me, Why?
If you should notice me lost
Wandering uncertain of direction,
Then take my hand and ask me, Why?
If you would do these simple things for me
Would you not do them for a stranger
Without asking, Why?