The Wisdom of a Simple Man

I remember eating dinner in the glow of the burning lamps. We all dipped our bread into a common bowl of oil. A little bread, a little cheese, some salt, an apple, a little wine. But for the salt all the fruits of our own labors. And Gods. The enjoyment of fellowship and family at table and fireside. Laughter and the soft sounds of evening chores and talk. Discussing the work to be done tomorrow and next week. Telling the old tales, the good ones, and the family stories. Children learn who they are from this and will remember. Maybe a song or two, all voices raised, some sweet, some not. Childrens prayers before bed, every night, from this comes faith. A cuddle and a kiss with your wife, to let her know she's beautiful. A snuggle with her beneath the warm blankets, face on a cool pillow, And a whispered prayer of thanksgiving before sleep takes you. God gave every man a brain, two hands and a heart. With these tools we can build all of these things. With all of these gifts, who needs more?