What Good is Today?

Poetry Prompt - Write a poem using the following start: "What good is a day..."


What good is today if I couldn't elicit a smile
From my favorite person in the world so wide
If I can't say I did my best to go the extra mile
For the world and the people inside
If I can't say I was friendly and helpful
If I can't say I was strong and had courage
If I can't say I was kind and not hurtful
And had wisdom beyond my age
If I can't say I was kind to those in need
If I can't say I was kind to those who don't need it
If I can't say I planted the seed
If I can't say I earned the air I breathed in
And out. I need to care for that air
I need to care for this ground
It's all we've got, so we should all care
And it all starts with one and then goes around.
The most I can hope is to be one or two
In an effort for tomorrow.
I hope to be caring and true
Save your tears and sorrow
Together, as one we rise and take flight
A movement to move from darkness to light.