You Are a Person

I was late for work today, I worried as I stepped inside the door, I figured I would lose this job, I've lost a job before. I said I am so sorry Please don't be angry I promise it won't happen again I never wanted To be your problem I hope that you aren't offend.led And my boss He smiled at me He had a sad look in his eyes Sat me down Poured me a coffee And he gave me this reply He said You're not a number on a page He said You're not a worker or a wage He said I run a business, Add some comfort A little happiness Make people's lives A little more sane I can't really do that If I just ignore your pain He said You're not a number on a page He said You're not a worker or a wage He said You are a person You aren't a problem Just another human being Nobody's perfect We have trouble and confusion We get tangled up in feelings I don't wanna treat you Like my boss treated me When I was just starting out People have value No matter who they are I 've no right to scream and shout He said You're not a number on a page He said You're not a worker or a wage He said You're not a number on a page He said You're not a worker or a wage He said I'll treat you right Lift you up where I can There's no reason you can give That I won't understand. All ask in return Is the best you you can be Try a little harder every day So one day you won't need me He said You're not a number on a page He said You're not a worker or a wage He said You're not a number on a page He said You're not a worker or a wage He said All we have is time The precious moments of our day I have a son at home I don't see too much I hope you make it so we can go and play If you give me time It's a gift worth. much more to me Than all the money in the world Because I have a family to see. He said You're not a number on a page He said You're not a worker or a wage