Even Though.....

even though the routine of
my job often is monotonous
Thank you, Lord,
for the opportunity to work
there are many who have no job



even though i keep my eyes closed against
the morning light as long as possible
Thank you, Lord,
that I can see
many are blind



even though our breakfast table
never looks like the picture in
magazines and the menu is at
times unbalanced
Thank you, Lord,
for the food we have
there are many who are hungry



even though the first hour of
my day is hectic, then socks are lost,
toast is burned, tempers are short,
and my children are so loud
Thank you, Lord, for my family
there are many who are lonely



even though i clutch my blanket
and growl when the alarm rings
thank you, Lord,
that i can hear
there are many who are deaf



Thank you Lord
every day be thankful for
what you have and who you are



even though i huddle in my bed
and put off rising.
Thank you, Lord,
that i have the strength to rise
there are many who are bedridden



even though i grumble and bemoan
my fate from day to day and wish
my circumstances were not so modest
Thank you, Lord, for life