Front porch rockers screech
Nature is around you to teach
You got out of bed today
Determine in your head to stay
Someone is worse off than you
Try putting your feet in their shoes
Each day carries its own struggle
Keep moving ahead; you can juggle
You didn’t sign up for this
At least you can still sit and wish
Tomorrow is too distant; don’t worry
The best life is here; don’t hurry
Young voices around you entertain
They have a happy, exuberant refrain
Take some life from them
They’re oozing over the brim
A kiss, a hug, or even just a smile
It will get you through life’s challenging miles
