For the wife
Who says it’s hot dogs tonight
Because she is home with me
And not out with someone else.
For the husband
Who is on the sofa
Being a couch potato
Because he is home with me
And not out at the bars
For the teenager
Who is complaining about doing the dishes
Because it means she is at home
And not out on the streets
For the taxes I pay
Because it means
That I am employed
For the mess to clean after a part
Because is means
I have been surrounded by great friends
For the clothes that fit a little too snug
Because it means
I have enough to eat
For the shadow that watches me work
Because it means
I am out in the sunshine
For a lawn that needs mowing
Windows that need cleaning
And gutters that need fixing
Because it means
I have a home.
For all the complaining
I hear about the government
Because it means
We have freedom of speech
For the parking spot
I find at the far end of the parking lot
Because it means
I am capable of walking
And it also means
I have been blessed with transportation
For my huge heating bill
Because it means
that I am warm
For the lady behind me in church
Who sings off key
Because it means
that I can hear
For the pile of laundry
because it means
I have clothes to wear
For weariness and aching muscles
At the end of the day
Because it means
I am capable of working hard
Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your heart!
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