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.

WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT
HOME,
NOT ON THE STREETS.

FOR THE TAXES I PAY

BECAUSE IT MEANS

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
BEEN SURROUNDED BY
FRIENDS.

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG

BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK

BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
I HEAR ABOUT THE
GOVERNMENT

BECAUSE IT MEANS

FOR THE PARKING SPOT
I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING
LOT

BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH

I CAN HEAR.

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING

BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS

BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL

FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.

Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your
heart!