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Be Grateful

Be grateful for the sun that shines,
And burns your skin and hair,
For I have only felt its heat,
Through rags and scars, I wear.

Be grateful for the moon and stars,
That mock your dreams at night,
For I have only cursed at them.
In anger and spite.

Be grateful for the home you have,
And all the stuff you hoard,
For I have only seen the trash,
And the filth that you discard.

Be grateful for the love you feel,
And all the lies you tell,
For I have only known the truth,
Of hate, hurt and hell.

Be grateful for the life you live,
And all the sins you bear,
For I have only paid the price,
Of guilt and grief and care.

But don't you worry, my dear friend,
Or think that I am mad,
For I have also found a way,
To cope with being sad.

I have dark humor,
A sharp wit,
A sarcasm that cuts deep,
& a stark cynicism.

I have gratitude as well,
For every joke I make,
For every laugh I hear or cause,
& For every chance I take.

So be grateful, sure, but also know,
That gratitude is just a show,
You must also cheat, steal and lie,
And make this world a better place for you and me.

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