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Coming home
I clothe myself anew
After 38 years
My new dress is called contentment
I am blessed to wear it now
It makes me richer than I was
Althought materially nothing has changed
It makes me see life in a whole new way
And I build a city
Inside myself, it's only for me
Until my death within shines a light
It protects my heart from the despair I once felt
And although so many candles have burnt out
I feel that I have come home
The meaning of life is not material wealth
Although you need that to a certain extent
The meaning of life is not accomplishment
You know you have meaning when you feel content
And then you will be home
Inside yourself
After 38 years
My new dress is called contentment
I am blessed to wear it now
It makes me richer than I was
Althought materially nothing has changed
It makes me see life in a whole new way
And I build a city
Inside myself, it's only for me
Until my death within shines a light
It protects my heart from the despair I once felt
And although so many candles have burnt out
I feel that I have come home
The meaning of life is not material wealth
Although you need that to a certain extent
The meaning of life is not accomplishment
You know you have meaning when you feel content
And then you will be home
Inside yourself
Published 4th Aug 2024
Author's Note
If you don't have a home inside yourself, you will never find it in the outside world. A wise therapist once told me these words. Now I understand. Yes, we need material things. Yes, we need to accomplish things. But life is too short to waste it all on dreams of glory. Our society wants you to push on and on, in a never ending rat race. Don't be afraid to refuse. Don't be afraid of that feeling in your heart that says: This is enough. I don't need more.
I am content.
I am content.
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4th Aug 2024 2:05pm
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4th Aug 2024 4:14pm
There’s a good, earthy spirituality to this that I like. The third verse is my favourite. It reminds me a little of the old metaphysical poets like John Donne.
4th Aug 2024 4:42pm
