Contentment

We all should have her.

She knows not the meaning of the word ‘complain’.

Giving thanks is that which she bests.

Mumbling and grumbling are such a strain,

And envy, she greatly detests.

 

She stands out in the midst of countless.

There’s this uniqueness belonging to her alone.

She’s a blessing and a gift, doubtless.

From the creator, father and cornerstone.

 

It’s so easy to spot the difference,

The peace she possesses is one-of-a-kind.

All greed and covetousness are but a nuisance,

Satisfied or lacking, it’s all in the mind.

 

We should follow this lovely example,

Get rid of all the malice and resentment.

If we are grateful and see our blessings as ample,

Then she’ll be unveiled, this beauty that is contentment.

Author's Note

Thanks for reading.


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Reviews

[Angel]

Oh, I like this, very much! To learn to be content with our situation in life...that's the great secret.
You have said it better than I could have!
Well done!

[Kwiksie Ifediora]

Thank you Angel. The 'gimme gimme gimme' syndrome is hurting the world more than ever these days. Thanks for stopping by.

[Angel]

You are so right! People hoarding more than they need or can ever use, while children are dying of hunger...it's disgusting

[Kwiksie Ifediora]

...and so we write poems...and pray. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, we should all have contentment indeed. Nice personification, giving fullness to what true contentment should be.

Last stanza, second line - should that word be "resentment"?

[Kwiksie Ifediora]

Thanks Rita. It could be as well--for some reason i thought that would go too. If i change it i might have to say 'maliciousness' or something, dontchu think so?

[Rita L. Sev]

If you are going for a clean rhyme there, 'resentment' works best. Both malice and resentment are nouns, so they will work together in that usage. 'Resent' distracted me a bit because it is a verb, and the flow was interrupted.
Ugh, English teachers... ;)

[Kwiksie Ifediora]

...I really do love them. ;) Thanks a'plenty Rita!