There's a comforting thought at the
close of the day.
When I'm weary and lonely and sad,
That sort of grips hold of this poor old heart
And bids it be merry and glad.
It gets in my being and drives out the blues
And finally thrills through and through,
It's just a sweet message that chants this refrain,
"I'm glad I touched shoulders with you."
Did you know you were brave?
Did you know you were strong?
Did you know there was one leaning hard?
Did you know that I waited and
listened and prayed?
And was cheered by your simplest word.
Did you know that I longed for
the smile on your face?
For the sound of your voice ringing true?
Did you know I grew stronger and better because
"I had merely touched shoulders with you."
I'm glad that I live, that I battle and strive,
For a place that I know I must fill.
I'll live with my sorrow and try to be strong,
While fortune may bring good or ill,
I may not have wealth, I may not be great,
But I know I will always be true.
For I have in my life that courage you gave,
"When once I touched shoulders with you !"