Better When We Share

She asks the man at the bus stop
“Sir, could you please spare some change?
Due to hard times I lost my job
And bed to bench’s been a hard exchange”

He turns around, doesn’t say a word
He shakes his head like he’s misheard
Picks up his phone pretending to call
Leaving her there feeling very small

Oh, you take care
Of the heart that guides you and me with a prayer
Oh, you take care
Of the compass that guides you and me
Cause the world is better when we share

She asks the man at the corner shop
He can see, she has been crying
Her shirt stained with teardrops
But he doesn’t care if she is dying

Oh, you take care
Of the heart that guides you and me with a prayer
Oh, you take care
Of the compass that guides you and me
Cause the world is better when we share

To be poor is not a life style choice
All of us at some point get lost
We just need someone to hear our voice

Oh, you take care
Of the heart that guides you and me with a prayer
Oh, you take care
Of the compass that guides you and me
Cause we are better when we share

Classic piece of writing that deserves more than to just be posted here.This is very good writing,although I hope the situation doesn't apply to you!But,I can't write except when I have something bad happen to me.Good things happen so rarely that it doesn't stimulate the same emotions in me.This could be a great song in the right hands.I wish you well in finding the right singer or performer to do it justice.

The theme reminds me a lot of "What It's Like" by Everlast. Deep stuff, very well written. Can't say enough about a great piece plugged with emotion. Keep up the good work!

Good write, enjoyed this. Like the story and message. I would (imo) lose the "And" before bed in the 1st verse. I believe it helps the flow better. Over all, good write and thanks for sharing Anzac.

Amazing writing! This song is really good!! Needs no more work, hit potensial!!! Thanx for sharing��

Originally Posted by MissMay3

Amazing writing! This song is really good!! Needs no more work, hit potensial!!! Thanx for sharing��

I second MissMay on her words there. Best regards!

Thanks so much for the feedback. I feel blessed.

In the same vein as Phil Collins "Another Day In Paradise", but I like this one even better. There is one detail I liked in particular: in the last line it says "WE are better when we share" in place of "THE WORLD.." "And bed to bench’s been a hard exchange” is a great line as well. Any ideas for the music?