By adding up time
spent on worry, we’d see how
it subtracts from happiness.
~
By adding up time
spent on poetry, we’d see
how it multiplies pleasure.
By adding up time
spent on worry, we’d see how
it subtracts from happiness.
~
By adding up time
spent on poetry, we’d see
how it multiplies pleasure.
Well, the weather is
over us, so shall we see
whether the pleasure’s at sea?
~
The pleasure’s right here
in the boat of our hearts as
we ride weather’s waves.
When seeking pleasure,
will we set measured limits
or else embrace gluttony?
~
If we honor our
natural limits, we can take
our pleasure without measure.