A Modern Day Good Samaritan

A certain beautiful little girl was standing In a Midtown Manhattan CVS store Where crowds had gathered to shop late in evening She was of Oriental descent standing there; I saw her, admired her sweetness and let her be I just stood near her side such a small child she was; And likewise there were other people on each side The eyes fell on her with lack of concern or cause. But a certain black lady who was on a journey Came upon her, and when she saw her was alarmed, “Where is her mother?” “Who is her mother?” she yelled; The mother came up and took the child in her arms. I ask, “Which of these three do you think proved to be A neighbor to the child quietly lost in the store?” The woman who knew New York City and dangers, This woman showed concern and mercy toward her; And our loving Jesus said, “Go and do the same.” Scores of people pushed forward through the exit door. I thanked the immaculate black lady who saw The need that I, a mere stranger in town, ignored Luke 10:30-37 Paraphrased