At 42, I’m content.
I am sitting in my easy chair,
surveying my blessings
My only desire seems to be a yearning
to ‘freeze-frame’ this happiness
Is there anything more to say… I think not…
Honestly,
this state of mind has driven out any aspirations
I don’t think I’ve ever been so honest with myself
Yet, there is much to ponder:
If I were to wish for anything, I should not wish for wealth and power, but for the passionate sense of potential – for the eye that, ever young and ardent, sees the possible. Pleasure disappoints; possibility never. – Soren Kierkegaard
So, I wish to redefine and refine myself
to illuminate the darken corners of my world
with energy, hope, inspiration
I ponder all of this often – of course, with my feet up
Chris George
From the collection entitled “At 42”
June 2004
