Sometimes there is much warmth which brings pleasure

For as we cuddle up in it, we thrill and take measure

Of the coziness we feel, and wallow so much in treasure

We are rich by any standards, and thus we lack pressure



For our life has been ambled through in stops and starts

And then we suddenly turn the corner, and finally chart

A direction through which we can steer ourselves readily

For we have come to know inner peace, and thus can headily



Go on about our business, with sight which is focused

And as we do, eventually - we will come to be blessed

Even more so, than has heretofore been the case

Because - in the past, we felt - we were in a race



But now, we know longer feel that way, and are stable

For we have settled on this course, now, and are able

To accept the things which we cannot ever, ever change

But to know there are things ahead, which'll not be strange



For we have taken the pathway of a much better course

One which leads away from fire, but straight into warmth

And even though we fret for cold, once again, is upon us

We fear not, for we know it will cease, and we will adjust



As it no longer matters where we are as long as we see ahead

And whether it be warm or cold, - we have plenty of bread

So, no matter what happens, there will always be inside

A wonderful warm being who takes time to live with pride.



- Tristram