Tell me not, with painful crying

We are all walking the same

For though we both will be dying

Our paths refuse to be tame

Give yourself to help your other

Then in time you help yourself

Give your love to help your brother

And sister will give themselves

Do not be afraid of life

For what you fear is pain

But if you never go through strife

Then you’ll have nothing to gain

Pass each day with calm

Smile and share your hand

For your care may be the balm

That they need to feel grand

Life is severe! Life is hurtful!

But that is what fulfills our hearts

Strife and pain are sacrificial