The Second Chance

We may not have the means at hand

To change a circumstance.

But we may gain, to our relief,

A welcome second chance–

A chance to prove that we will try,

With all our might and main,

To change our ways, to right some wrong,

And pull our weight again.

So let us thank the generous folk

Who overlook our lapse,

And put their trust in our success,

Where once we failed, perhaps.

The second chance can bright results

The first one to outweigh,

For in the meantime we have learned

A little more each day.

These three little words are the secret to success.

They are the difference between average people and top people in most companies.

The top people always do what is expected...

and then some.

They are thoughtful of others; they are considerate

and kind...and then some.

They meet their responsibilities fairly and squarely...

and then some.

They are good friends and helpful neighbors...

and then some.

They can be counted on in an emergency...

and then some.

I am thankful for people like this, for they make

the world a better place. Their spirit of service is

summed up in these three little words...

And then some."