January 29, 1998 - July 6, 2020

so long

for so long I’ve listened

hearing the words

and not understanding

the words

and now

at last

I know!

when Phil sings about

“just another day in paradise”

I know

as far as this world is aware

I live daily in a paradise

beyond the poorest’s dream

I have never had a care

for my next meal to eat

or a place to sleep

even when Mom and Dad almost lost it all

I never lacked a thing

Thank God!

I have never known hunger

cold, or fear of storm

I lead a life of bliss

while unthought others look on

jealous

cold

and hungry