WOULD IT MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

The morning papers shoved aside -
You didn't see the bit about a suicide;
You were busy with your day at work
That's one thing you never shirk!

Would it have made a difference?

You didn't have time to call and say
"Hi! How are you? How's your day?"
Instead you chose to spread the talk
About how I often I chose to balk!

Would it have made a difference?

You never took the time to understand
That sometimes I needed a helping hand;
That what I faced, I faced alone -
You had enough problems of your own!

Would it have made a difference?

My story is over, my life is done
Not a bother now to anyone -
No need to wonder anymore about me,
Understand my need to just be free!

Would it have made a difference?

Do you know how often I felt alone?
Or did you critize when you came home?
Did you know how much I cared -
For the lifetime that we shared?

Would it have made a difference?

It's over now, the paper thrown away
There'll be another one late today;
And somewhere in the newest lines
Will be a story of suicide or crimes.

Would it have made a difference?

You never know what a smile can do,
It might help someone make it through -
A helping hand along the way
Could brighten almost any day -

It just might have made a difference.