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.