THE SIMPLE LIFE

The simple life
We all strive for
Cannot be called simple
If we ignore the 
Brothers and sisters
Needing our help

Go live in nature
In a 10 X 15 foot hut
And try to answer
To anyone but yourself
You make a good case
For peace with nature

But what does it mean
With a world collapsing 
About you – peaceful existence
Living off of nature
But fails in our assignment
To be of service to each other

I visualize the parade
With the band and majorettes 
Music is powerful
But what about our deeds
We must reach out 
To those in need

Serve them beyond
Their expectations
We inspire them –
Those in need and
They adjust their greed
Get involved in life
Keep it simple too

Only then will the
Simple life be true

Stanski
May 9, 2021 ^