On my mind.

Right now, I'm a little chilly. But I'll manage.

Right now, I have a little cold. But It'll be gone tomorrow.

Right now, I'm tired. But I have a warm bed to sleep in tonight.

Right now, my homework lies blank. But I'll do it eventually.

Right now, I'm a little hungry. But I have food to eat.

Right now, I lie alone in this room. But I have friends I can talk to.

Right now, I wonder what I'll get for Christmas. But I know I'll get something.

Right now, I worry about college. But I got accepted.

Tomorrow, some of these worries will wash away.

In time, all worries will disappear.

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Right now, he is freezing. It's hard to stay warm with the rags he calls clothes.

Right now, she is ridden with sickness. She can only hope her condition gets better.

Right now, he is exhausted. He wonders where he can lay his frail bones tonight.

Right now, he clutches a ratty, torn book. He dreams he could go to school.

Right now, she is curled in a ball, holding her sides. She hasn't eaten in days.

Right now, he twiddles his dirty thumbs. He wishes someone would reach out to him.

Right now, he wonders what it's like to receive a Christmas present.

Right now, he is unsure what will befall him tomorrow. He wonders if living another day is possible, much less worth it.

Tomorrow, they all might be gone.

In time, more wretched souls will find themselves in the same place.

Whether it's lending a hand, volunteering, giving, feeding, talking, comforting, or even smiling; any act of charity can overcome the worries of today, with the promise of tomorrow.

-Con.