Why am I a Lion Poem by Jo Lawson

Why I am a Lion BY LION JO LAWSON

 

I am a Lion – you ask me “Why?” My first reply must be “With the efforts of many others

I help the blind to see.” Children who might have to walk The earth with wide unseeing eyes Never knowing the beauties of The flowers, birds and butterflies, And never see a crimson sunset Nor the different greens of the trees;

It’s good to be a Lion When know I am helping one of these. Parents who are handicapped By the tragic loss of sight Can’t properly care for their family Without the benefit of light;

Their problem might be corrected But there’s a lack of adequate funds Lions anticipate the need And once again the job is done.

There is aid for the underprivileged As well as the lame and the blind.

My aspiration as a Lion is To be a brother to all mankind;

And by working with fellow members In doing what needs to be done,

More is accomplished collectively Than I can ever do alone.

Yes, I belong to a Lions Club And I have told you why in part.

Its motivating power is compassion – It’s an organisation with heart.

Do YOU have what it takes to be a Lion?