Tuesday, October 03, 2023

Pieces of Peace

Every man searches for peace and prosperity;

Not always consciously; sometimes in vain.

Sometimes it's simple,

Like silent contentment,

The sweet fragrant air that billows the Earth

And follows the trail of a gentle Spring rain.

 

Often as not, it is more complicated

Trying to fathom the meaning of life,

Searching out goals that will somewhat relate

To the patchwork pattern

Pieced together from scraps of a cloth cut

With a dull-edged knife.

 

Seeking perfection in an imperfect World

Can lead only to madness, heartache and grief.

Pieces of peace...

The best we can hope for.

Take our contentment in snippets of joy

'Til the darkness of night arrives like a thief.

 

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