The taxes I pay because it means that I am employed

The clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat

My shadow who watches me work because it means I am out in the sunshine

A lawn that has to be mowed, windows that have to be washed, and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home

The spot I find at the far end of the car park because it means I am capable of walking

All the complaining I hear about our government because it means we have the freedom of speech

The lady behind me in church who sings off key because it means that I can hear

The huge pile of laundry and ironing because it means my loved ones are nearby

The alarm that goes off in the early morning because it means that I’m alive


What might you want to add to this list?