A Better Place

The world seems to improve each day
But that is just illusion;
You need to understand
A different conclusion

People suffer right and left
Lies are told, vows are broken
People rarely take the time; 
And live their lives unspoken

Kind actions go un-acted
And hello's go unsaid
I wish I could say otherwise
But too many tears have been shed.

All these seem so depressing,
But there's something you can do
You can wave and say "Hello,
I'm having a good day, are you?"

You can smile at those who need it
And give when and where you can
When you walk down the sidewalk
Say thanks to the mailman

It doesn't have to be big,
It's not a mountain to climb;
Make the world a better place
One kind word at a time.