words: I, ice, icicle, I'd

If everybody focused on the big I,
The world would be in a mess,
And here is why.

The National Armed Forces would have no recuits,
We'd have NO volunteers for community service pursuits,
No one would deliver the Meals on Wheels,
Everyone would give themselves the very best deal,
Charitable handouts would be zero 'n nil,
Food pantries would go unattended, unfilled,
There'd be no first responders on stand by reply,
And no missionaries in the field to help, by the bye.

An icicle would feel warmer,
Than congregational meetings,
And members at the corner church,
Would suddenly be fleeting.

The Golden Rule would emit,
Emotions colder than ice,
And if I cared, to care 'bout others,
I'd surely have to think twice!