Not what we have…but rather what we use
Not what we see…but what we choose
These things mar or bless
The sum of human happiness
The things nearby…not the things afar
Not what we seem…rather, that of what we are
These things make or break
Those give the heart its joy or ache
Not what seems fair…but what is true
Not what were dream…but what we do
These things shine like gems
Like stars in fortune’s diadems
Not as we take…but as we give
Not so we pray...but what we live
There are the things that make for peace
Both now and after time shall cease
~ jgs ~
seems some of our greatest possessions are not material ...this is great jack thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Jack
ReplyDeleteHey Mike your welcome. Possession are only just that Mike possessions - yet there are things wish are of more virtue and value. Most often I find that possessions have a time limit where as the "other things" within life are that which has more worth than even a million dollars.
ReplyDeleteI had thought of it when I arrived home this afternoon and I love to just
ReplyDeletewrite areas which are simple but worthy to ponder Rodney.
yes the things that makes us happy are not the material wealth althou' it provides lots satisfaction but still there's what we call inner happiness that only a peaceful loving heart can give. It's like stars shinning brightly on their own simpleness
ReplyDeleteGreat poem about that elusive hapiness Jack
A ponderous one yet areas of which are worth within a positive contemplate Maritess.
ReplyDeleteAs well a from here a Happy Palm Sunday. :)
a happy Palm Sunday too Jack :)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully expressed.
ReplyDeletenice.........I always just pray for .......enough........for all my children and friends.
ReplyDeleteNot the things that moth and rust destroy, but the things of the soul, these are worth living.
ReplyDeleteI'm back, have a blessed Holy Week, my dear friend Jack. Besos :)
Very nice writing Jack :)
ReplyDeleteThanks all and as of today - I got the position at the hospital a big yeah!
ReplyDeleteyay......congrats Jack!!!
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