contentment #thepoetrymarathon #prompthour16
Count your blessings carefully.
Think of them, appreciate each.
Marinate them in fresh laughter
(when was the last time you laughed?)
and a few drops of tears
(for sanity and balance.)
Sieve belief carefully
culling all the blind spots
and information derived from media
and loud talking individuals
and add it to the mix.
Add love if available.
Make sure it is fresh,
not stagnant. Look around you,
it’s out there somewhere:
in the eyes of a parent,
in the smile of a child,
in the warmth of your pet?
Take a wok
heat the silence till smoking.
Add rage and wait
till it starts to sputter.
Make a paste of regret
and fears and throw it out.
Saute well, add humour
and the marinated blessings
fry on high heat for two minutes
till the blessing are pliant and kind.
Season with friendship
and garnish with finely chopped
duties and ambition.
Enjoy contentment!