You wish to live a
long and healthy life
On friendly terms with everyone around you,
Married to a lovely, loving wife,
Knee deep in the good causes that surround you.
In truth, however, you're not in control,
Planted where you are by wind, not will,
Placed where sun and shade might shape your soul,
Ultimately child of the whole,
Repenting for us all, for good or
ill.
Copyright by Nicholas Gordon. Free for personal or non-commercial use.
Audio and Video Music: Gymnopedie No.1. By Erik Satie. Music free to use at YouTube.