Make a Difference

by Mark Burrs

For the price of cable television, you can make a real difference in the life of a child, a family, and a community.
You've wanted it
we've all wanted it
the sports car
the toy, the gadget of the month

You've heard it
we've all heard it
the complaints born of excess
the spawn of affluence and leisure

You've seen it
we've all seen it
the commercials
revealing hunger and strife of others

You've done it
we've all done it
changed the channel
searching for something to make us "happy"

You're guilty
we're all guilty
worshiped apathy
doted on self and denied others reality

They're dying
they're all dying
children, families
destroyed by ravages of hunger, war and disease

You can do it
we can all do it
make a difference
bring life and hope to others