Things we take for granted

We all take things for granted,

We do it all our lives,

What we have been through,

Defines what we need survive,

 

We all take things for granted,

Although others see it more,

Deprivation is relative,

In ways it’s never been before.

 

We all take things for granted,

In this modern form of earth,

The level of deprivation you suffer,

Depends on your place of birth.

 

But as deprivation is relative

I mentioned this before,

You may consider a friend deprived,

For not owning and IPhone 4.

 

While you are focused on that friend,

There are people that do not eat,

Without a penny to their name,

Or shoes to put on feet.

 

Do you consider me deprived,

For my reliance on a chair,

Do I consider you deprived,

For the plainness of your hair.

 

We all take things for granted,

Become used to the life we live,

But so long as we live in this world,

Deprivation will always exist.

 

So now you ask how do we prevent,

The suffering of the most deprived,

Those who live day by day,

And are happy just to be alive.

 

There is no quick solution,

No Ctrl Alt Undo,

But to make a start on this,

You must decide what makes you you.

 

Do you need the latest phone,

The latest coat and shoes,

Every possible form of makeup,

The laptop you never use.

 

The answer to all above,

And to many more besides,

Is simply no. Contrary to belief,

We don’t need these to survive.

 

Food and water, these are vital,

And should be had by all,

But so long as greed exists,

There’s always be a wall.

 

Between the haves,

And the have nots,

The haves a little,

The haves a lot.

The walkers, talkers,

The mime’s, signers.

Those whose biggest fights inside,

or those who are only just alive.

 

You know these people in your lives,

Or maybe they are you,

So why do we take so much for granted?

When so many muddle through.

 

Why do we take so much for granted?

Rhetorically I ask,

Because answering this question,

Is one God all mighty task.

 

Changing who we are is hard,

And will likely bring little effect,

Next time you queuing in a shop,

Try saying “You go next”.