Monday, March 09, 2020

This Is The Life

See the man and woman sitting at the breakfast table
Yes, but this is the life
Her afternoon activity is living through the T.V.
His only friend is his wife

They’re talking about the kitchen sink
For the past two days it continues to clog
They’re complaining about the neighbors
And their loud, over-sized dog

Yes, but this is the life
For some this is how it will be
Yes, but this is the life
But not the life for me

See the eccentric millionaire being driven to his secluded mansion
He thinks he has all a man could own
He doesn't have neighbors with whom he can talk
And is too scared to pick up the phone

Overlook the yard that overlooks the mountains
Yes, but this is the life
Where is the mail person? Where is the paperboy?
Where is the loving husband or wife?

Yes, but this is the life
For some this is how it will be
Yes, but this is the life
But not the life for me

See the loving couple living in their apartment
Talking about buying a used car
Tonight they’re going out again in a great big group of ten
Yes, but how lucky they are.


Copyright 1983 Scott C. Forrest

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