We all live in a lovely world
If we never speak nor read news
If we just think what good we've done
Ignoring lists of what to do
If we admire fine, grand houses
And don't wish that big one was mine
If we ignore old and new wars
But enjoy views, enthuse, 'I'm fine'
The doctor asked me, 'How are you?'
'My mind's fine, thanks - my body's not,
I've got titinitus, hammer toes,
Strange pains, and tunes play in my heart.'
I don't weep for distant victims
Rant about fireworks, nor bombing.
See - no ants, butterflies nearby
Squirrels share their sense of belonging
I relax in isolation
People watch passers-by in crowds
When single, that was my problems
Couples kid's problems? I'd laugh loud
My bird clock. Photo by Angela Lansbury.
When flower perfume pleases us
And each musical bird or tune's pleasure
Breathing fresh air, glad we're alive
Our smiling face in a mirror's our treasure
When we're filled, fulfilled with wonder
The ocean's calm, and blue and deep
If we yawn but gladly to be awake
But prepare to have a good sleep
If we love drinking pure water
As much as Champagne or sweet wine
If we're glad happy with friends or alone
We do live in the perfect time.
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