Manila traffic heavy rain
Toothless beggar Shows no pain
Twisted feet move him along
Hear him sing A Beggar's Song:
"Newspaper? Cigarette? I can do!
Please please Sir! I'll bring to you!"
Pesos dropped as traffic stands
He picks them up with shaky hands
Kids run now so they can eat
A piece of fruit a beggar's treat
Amid my worry and the rain
The Beggar's Song heals me again
