Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Oh What a Life

Sitting out in the backyard
Overlooking the ocean
Vast panoramic view before you
Meticulously landscaped 
Beautifully hardscaped garden
Sun setting over the horizon
Sipping on cool cocktail drink
Nice music and breeze gently blowing
Contemplating how to spend the money
Half billion dollar mansion just bought
Servants at your service
Oh what a life 
Except
The only thing missing
Is that which cannot be bought
That without which
All material possessions are worthless
On that man's face you see
Walking up the hill 
To see the ocean that is before him
Carrying his child on his shoulders
Wife at his side with even bigger smile
Laughing because it's so tiring
Walking up to save money
But happy nonetheless
To have this day in life
To love and be loved
And once they reach the top
They look down
And see that man sitting in his backyard
Surrounded in luxury
Wondering how happy he must be
And wonders no more