Yes, life can be hard with lots of struggles
sometimes there's just so much on our plate
and time and money always needing to juggle
misfortune and mishaps seeming to be our fate

Stop and see that reasonably good health is the gift
as the wise say, health is the most important thing
think of those managing cancer and other ills and fits
in pain, in fits, restrained, despire, constant suffering

Take this pills, can't eat this, don't do that, do this always
I hurt, I ache, I'm dizzy, nauseous, in pain, why, oh why
a sick cycle of helplessness, all do's and don'ts in the way
and body changing, losing vitality and weaknesses never shy

Not dead yet never fully alive, at the mercy of constant meds
a program to follow, a regime to uphold, things to avoid
worry free fun, a no, no, some can't even find a partner to wed
looks wither, minds confused, fears, doubts, everything a void

A guarded existence, tearful journeys, imprisoned by affliction
happiness constrained, moods affrayed and love tested to limits
why me always echoing and needs, wants a constant distraction
So if in good health, cherish the gift, be kind be thankful, and stay in good spirits