Path To Privilege

Our forefathers sought out a broad and prosperous  new land

Much like us today even then they looked for God's hand

Fighting battles they thought they would never win

To ensure our freedom in the world they left us to live in

How priorities and responsibilities have changed over the years

It's no longer about the needy who stay that way sometimes out of fear

For people are struggling to take care of their own

Leaving homeless people stranded in all kinds of weather and alone

Yes, though the path to privilege has its ups and downs

I'm glad to see there are good people holding up the small towns

As that is where most families navigate to to grow

Even when there's less of everything the lights are still on you know

Welcoming the dream of a passerby and encouraging newcomers to not 

give up and give it their best try.