She lives alone, I heard him say

Who sadly cast a glance my way

It must be hard, when day is done

To set the table just for one

What does she do when the twilight falls

All alone within those walls?

It is a shame she's missing out

On what the world is all about



I paused a moment in surprise

Then turned and gazed into his eyes

And felt a pang of sympathy

For those who LOOK but do not SEE

Within each soul God puts a spark

Of purest hope that lights the dark

And in each life however small

The faith to muddle through it all



Within each heart he does abide

However forms and features hide

The patient strength His hands bestow

Upon us mortals here below

Who lives alone should never be

The object of one's sympathy

For moments worth their weight in gold

Are often ours to have and hold



To reach the door and turn the Key

And know He's waiting there for me

With time for thought and time for Prayer

How light the burdens that I bear

And though I set a place for one

He's with me till the meal is done

And evermore and constantly

I have the Lord for company.

Author: Grace E. Easley