Blessed Poem by Mara Manzano

Aren’t you lucky to be who you are today
Consider yourself blessed even if things go astray
Know that many people wish they were in your shoes
You, who could eat three times a day, but still feeling a bit confused

They don’t have much but they do not complain
When it storms, they have no choice but to stand in the rain
Homeless and hungry, tattered and dirty
People on the streets whom haven’t gone to a single party

Take a moment to look at your life and tell me how you feel
What are your sufferings compared to these people’s ordeal
They struggle to survive in this game called life
But I tell you, they continue to exist with a smile

Look at what you have, look at everything you’ve got
You’re surely fortunate, so don’t wish to be someone you’re not
Be thankful and live your life optimistically than yesterday
And know that you are lucky to be who you are today