THINGS SAM NEVER LEARNED

Most folks know how to bellyache;
From some, few thanks are ever earned;
A smile would cause some’s lips to break;
These kind of things Sam never learned
 
There are precious few folks like Sam:
He’s always up and never down;
He’s a better man than I am,
For he never learned how to frown
 
Sam never fails to have a smile
In spite of discomforts and pain;
Whining is not part of his style,
For he never learned to complain.

No matter what may come Sam’s way
He’s always in a thankful mood
And counts his blessings every day;
He never learned ingratitude.

Why is Sam such a happy guy,
Both on the outside and within?
There are only two reasons why:
His faith in God and Marilyn.

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