Many go through their lives wanting more,
More of what though?
Will more money,
Or more power make them content?
The struggle will never stop,
Once it is inside you
You will always want more,
Contentment will never be found.
There are those who have found contentment,
They are pleased with what little they have,
And find that the greatest wealth,
Is to live content with little.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Do you have contentment in your life? I do.
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A fine write Gold. I heard a talk/sermon, unusually maybe, on considering what we should keep, as well as what to give away. It was on the theme of living within our means.
Thank you Orchi, one sermon I heard the Preacher asked people to raise their hands if they had enough money to live the life we wanted, there were very few of us who raised their hands.
I'm a wanter - just want the simple life to continue - well writ Andy.
Thanks Michael I too just want the simple life.
Goldfinch, this poem could have been written by Buddha.
Thank you for that but the idea came from Plato.
When is 'enough', enough ... therein lies the key to contentment. It can be anywhere between 'a little' and 'a lot'. It is when realization comes that one no longer needs 'more' to be content, is it not? Good, thought-provoking write, Goldie!
Thank you Louis, contentment can come with surprisingly little.
Deep and well written
Thank you Tony, much appreciated.
Welcome
THANKS ANDY for reminding us the importance of CONTENTMENT ~ The GOOD BOOK says "Godliness with contentment is the most important thing you can possess ~ AMEN !" Every Blessing BRIAN
Thank you Brian, much appreciated.
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