If time is what counts, then we have little left
Most of life is behind us
If money is what counts, then we have enough
Mostly we can do what we want
If friends are what counts, then we have a few
Good and close and cherished
If family is what counts, then we have complications
Some good, some bad, some indifferent
If faith is what counts, then we have doubt
Trying to worship a God we are not sure exists
If achievement is what counts, then we have satisfaction
Good careers behind us
If security is what counts, then we have an abundance
Because we live as middle class white Americans
If class is what counts, then we have risen
Above our parents’ class
If service is what counts, then we have opportunities
Every day, in small ways and larger
If love is what counts, then we have everything