What Mattered Most

Company stores taking most of the paycheck Days were long and hard at the breaker It beat being down there, rats were moving No injuries today, good news Body hurts, but the kids will be home from school Stop and have a few before supper They're growing so fast, soon the hugs will be gone Shower in the cellar, she doesn't ask for much Don't want all that tracked through the house Daddy's home, their bright eyes shine Got to take care of what matters most It doesn't get any better, mom, give me a hug Supper was great, need help with the dishes? Got some change in my pocket Might be enough for some ice dream cones Let's go kids, we'll take a walk Stop by Grandma's house on the way Piggyback ride for the little guy No money left 'til payday Got all we need. Grab a bucket We'll pick some blueberries on the way home. So nice. Almost a touch of Heaven Just taking care of what mattered most. Life in a small minig town. Family, friends, co-workers were what mattered most. I'd trade it all for yesterday.