it isn't you

life is hard
says
the bum
on the corner. holding
his sign.
the woman
in the coffee shop
in a wheel chair
banging her way
in and out.
the dog
with one leg.
the girl weeping
in the rain.
the kid
with a shaved head,
homeless giving
blood for food.
they've had
their turn and then some,
while the preacher
preaches
love and forgiveness.
the mystery of it
all.
be thankful, be glad
it isn't you.
yet.