Spared

Be thankful you were spared 
the weight of ceaseless duty  
and perpetual obligation.
Be thankful you were spared 
the ‘truth’ of others who naively keep 
their own particular brand of truth.
Be thankful you were spared 
the misfortunes of those who 
keep concealed, their private sadnesses.
Be thankful you were spared 
the knowing that we, as humans,
may not always be infallible. 
Be thankful you were spared 
the living of a life where blame 
becomes that thing with no recourse. 
Be thankful you were spared 
the trust that safeguards 
any damage we might leave behind. 
Be thankful you were spared
to live the life you may not realise you have, 
but one day you may finally recognise.