We Go This Way But Once

"We go this way but once, O friend of mine So why not make the journey well worthwhile, giving to those who travel with us a helping hand, a word of cheer, a smile? We go this way but once. Ah! never more Can we go back along the self-same way, To get more out of life, undo the wrongs, Or speak love's words we knew but did not say We go this way but once. Then let us make the road we travel blossomy and sweet With helpful, kindly deeds and tender words, Smoothing the path of bruised and stumbling feet