The Crest Of The Hill

When disaster strikes
I will not be ready
I imagined today
My wheel fell off while driving to work
I dreamed last night
I forgot to lock the door and someone broke in
I fear for what I'd do
If I ever got injured or something happened at my job
I don't own a gun or know about cars
I'm not great with relationships or networking
And that's how things will be

At the crest of the freshly paved hill
a brand-new house, spotless paint and trim
Freshly stained patio furniture and a flag proudly waving atop it's pole
A small barn by the road with a wooden flag nailed to the top
Two immaculately maintained vehicles sit in the gravel driveway, perched next to the open garage

Happiness
Is being alive, early to rise, early to bed
Happiness
Is a steady job with benefits and decent coworkers
Happiness
Is belonging to a caring family that keeps in touch
Happiness
Clean and sober, couldn't be healthier
Happiness
Is dreaming big or small or any way we choose
Happiness
Is a warm, home-cooked meal while watching sports on TV
Happiness
Is remembering to be grateful and having good manners
Happiness
Is the euphoria after a long run or a tough set of pushups
Happiness is freedom

Much deeper into the woods sits a very large blue house
With a rustic stone wall spanning the length of the property
Opening up to greet visitors
An old bucket loader rests quietly in the backyard
Next to a small pond complete with a dock and beach chairs
The side yard is a sprawling flower garden marked by more stone and old wooden fences

Hard work
Is buying new jeans when our old ones wear out and get holes
Hard work
Is going to bed at night and being able to fall asleep right away
Hard work
Is remembering everything we have planned, and showing up on time
Hard work
Is eating right so you have the strength and energy required for the day
Hard work
Is staying motivated and positive, even when you want to give up
Hard work
Is being well-liked, fun, and caring about pretty much everyone
Hard work
Is having seconds for dinner and then burning it all off
Hard work matters

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