The Odds

I studied hard, yet was surprised 

I made the honor role

I did my best at work

Out of the blue was raised twofold

I showed a young girl tenderness

Amazed she’s now my wife

I made time for my children

And was shocked how much they thrived

I treated others kindly

I was loyal to my friends

To my surprise they like me

And on them I can depend

I tried to smell the roses

To pursue my hopes and dreams

I can’t believe how happy and accomplished

My life seems

I wasn’t born affluent

I had no silver spoon

My neighborhood was rough

You’d think my life would come to ruin

I guess some folks are lucky

They gain charmed circumstances

But how they came to me, against all odds

What are the chances?