Count Your Blessings

Count your blessings,

even when your back's against the wall.

Count your blessings,

and when life hits you, don't you fall.

Count your blessings.

Because you've never been where I've been.

Count your blessings twice.

Then count them again.

Count your blessings.

Because you are able to thrive.

Count your blessings.

While you've already earned your degree, some of us are simply trying to survive.

Count your blessings.

Because eviction and repossession are not at the forefront of your mind.

Count your blessings.

Because your struggles are not the same as mine.

Count your blessings.

Because you don't equate your self-worth to the lack of bread you bring to the table.

Count your blessings.

Because your bills are paid, your car is intact, and you are financially stable.

Count your blessings.

Because you're not in this hamster wheel with me.

Constantly wondering where you've gone wrong.

Count your blessings.

Because if life gets hard, you can cry.

I can't..too busy being strong.

Count your blessings.

While those of us in survival mode fervently pray that things will get better.

Count your blessings.

Enjoy your sunshine while I navigate this stormy weather.

Count your blessings.

Because some of us do everything we can to get ahead.

Count your blessings.

Because you're not a first-generation student, divorcee and single mother.

I'm the only one winning the bread.

Count your blessings.

Because your bread serving is enough to keep a roof over the heads of your kin.

Count your blessings.

Because you've never lost everything and had to start all over again.