Contentment

Contentment is such an insidious word.
   It's a goal for many but when achieved,
      where has the drive gone to achieve other objectives?
Some would have us believe it is
   the accumulation of happiness, peace and pleasure
      all rolled up into one.
Is this all encompassing end of ambition?
   Or is this only a momentary lull
      to allow us to build up our reserves?
Where is the continuous circle life moves in?
   Or are we determined to court a straight line through life?

 

"Copyright April 25, 1997 by Catherine Lee Litten ©"