How Lucky You Are

'Tis said everyone has a life story to tell Though so many in life go through their Earthly Hell You've got a great job a new home and new car A beautiful wife and healthy children how lucky you are. Yet despite your good fortune you see fit to complain The economic downturn has not been to your gain Your investment shares less valuable than this time last year Yet you will not die of hunger to me 'twould appear. The economy will improve that much we do know And the value of your shares will steadily grow Whilst millions will still live homeless and hungry and on the brink of despair For many far too many life seems so unfair. Born and raised in the wealthy suburb life has been good to you But much always wants more happens to be true In the economic depression your share values did fall But when compared to many your problems seem small.