That's The Difference

- I try everything I can to avoid illness

Because I don't want to inconvenience you;

You don't worry about whether you get sick

Or whether you stay healthy.

That's the difference.

- I go out and get Sprite and soups for you

When you fall under the weather;

I have to go out and get those things for myself

When I feel I may need them.

That's the difference.

- I get your medications for you

Without having to be asked;

You have to be woken up multiple times

and then throw a tantrum to go get mine.

That's the difference.

- I take care of the house and kids

So you don't have to worry about things when you don't feel well;

I'm still expected to manage that

Even when I'm ill.

That's the difference.

- You get to call out of work

And stay home to rest;

I don't get paid and nothing gets done

If I were to take a sick day.

That's the difference.

- You are everything to me,

And I want to take care of you and make you better when you're sick;

I'm just an inconvenience,

And I need to take care of myself.

That's the difference.