There is lots of work to be done

There is so much to do in this life
 to keep the wolf from the door
even if we try to close our eyes
He keeps coming back for more.

There is so much to do in this life
That asks for new ways of seeing
All the time and in shining ways
The sands of time keep fleeing.

There is much that needs answer
These messages keep piling up
Like snow at your front door
But you'd rather touch alligators.