Because I can't sing
I listen.

Because I can't write
I read.

Because I don't know
I'll not speak.

Because I'm no expert
I don't assert..

Because I've no skill
I don't compete

Because I've known pain
I'll not inflict such on any person.

Because I've cried
I readily empathize.

Because I love
life's best has been wrought.

Because I'm in no need
I don't seek.

Because I'm poor
I know there are others
who are worse off.

Because I'm content
I needn't compare
with any person.

Because I've suffered
future adversity I no longer dread.

Because life is not the cure
I've to learn how to endure.

Because life is so brief
I'll waste no moment
and will cause none any grief.

Because I'm not wise
I've nothing to surprise.

Because I'm ordinary
I incur no envy.

Because myself I know
I've ended every sorrow.

Because I've lived
this has been a blessed gift.