John Hamilton Poet Lyric

The Trap of Materialism

So you want more nice things!
Will your life have more meaning?
When you have more stuff, is it ever enough?

Don't you know that there's more,
to life, than keeping score,
of who has more things,
what joy does that bring?

Our days are numbered,
don't just fill them with slumber.
And just having fun,
doesn't mean that you've won.

Your life should have meaning,
a purpose in being.
Doing all these things is,
like trying to catch the wind.

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Wind catchers don't know
which way to go.
Wind catchers don't find,
true peace of mind.
Wind catchers can't see,
the truth that sets them free.
Wind catchers climb ladders,
but, does their life matter?
Wind catchers die with more,
but, who's keeping score?

A simple life is the best!

John Derek Hamilton   Feb 2, 2013 revised November 18, 2015

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Lin Lane November 21, 2015 at 5:55 AM "Keep your eye simple." That was the theme in 2006...my Baptismal assembly. John Hamilton November 21, 2015 at 12:45 PM That's it we just have to keep focused every day, that's why it's a trap we never know when we could fall if we're not vigilant thanks Lin JDH

Richard Lamoureux November 19, 2015 at 10:37 AM When a man becomes satisfied with less he has found the path to contentment. I enjoyed your words of wisdom. John Hamilton November 19, 2015 at 4:06 PM Thanks Richard for your visit and encouragement. JDH