Despite Commandments 9 and 10

FORTUNE proclaimed you a corporate king.

My job got shipped out express to Bejing.

Your latest stock tip: it went through the roof.

My pension's bankrupt. my savings went poof !

They say you are fifty, but you look twenty five.

My doctor is shocked that I'm still here alive.

I'm not one to covet when I kneel in the pew.

But I wish it was me once instead of just you.

Your kid? He excels in three different sports.

My kid? He excels in detention reports.

Your kid's a scholar, a true shining light.

My kid was sent home for starting a fight.

Your kid was accepted. He's going to Yale.

I'm still attempting to make my kids' bail.

No green eyes of envy, believe me, it's true.

But why can't I win once and be just like you?

You own a Ferrari- one hot set of wheels.

I've got eight creditors hot on my heels.

You own a pure-bred, such a prize Labrador.

My mongrel got eaten by the pit bull next door.

Your wife is a model with her hourglass curves.

My wife can't say "No." to whatever they serve.

I am bloodied and broken, just beat black and blue.

But why can't I win once and be just like you?

Your front lawn is lush green and for acres it rolls.

My lawn is infested with crabgrass and moles.

The sight of your mansion: they whistle and clap.

My contractor comes back to me playing "Taps."

You own three summer homes -all in your name.

I'm watching my house as it goes up in flames.

Forget being jealous, I must tell you I'm through!

Why can't it be me ONCE! Why must it be YOU!.

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