Such is Life

Some work an entire life-time hardly getting by
Others are blessed from birth; barely needing to try
New blisters forming daily; bodies taking a toll
Nothing left to sacrifice, but a tired empty soul

Never able to plan ahead, for the future seems so bleak
This is the parody of the working man; trying to make ends meet
Lack of an education, but hard-working with hands of steel
Working from sunrise to sunset; in order to provide his family a meal

Underprivileged and inflated with debt; his spirit still soaring high
As his eyes gaze over his loved ones, his body releases a heavy sigh
Wondering what tomorrow will bring and if a raise is soon to arrive
Just one lucky break is all it will take to ensure their ability to survive

Struggling and scrounging has become a ritual their very accustomed to
Apologizing to his supportive wife, “I’m sorry this was the best I could do”
Her eyes now filled with tears as she takes him by the hand without strife
My love for you was never monetary and the remainder is such is life

© Stacy Lynn Stiles

Story ID:	2415
Written by:	Stacy Lynn Stiles (bio, contact, other stories)
Story type:	Poem
Location:	Tomah WI USA
Year:	2007