Life is enough in itself If we make ourselves inwardly available to it. No need for alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, Or any other substances That create dependence And shorten our lives. Ordinary food, A short walk along the river Covered in snow, A visit to the library, Browsing the beautiful books In the Internet Archives. Watching the Montreal Canadiens play, A team of sincere young athletes Doing their very best To offer quality hockey. News from France 24, Euronews, Le Figaro, Le Parisien, Reuters, Radio-Canada. Reading the Journal de Montréal And Le Devoir at the library. Listening to music, Reading poetry, Written conversations And soon, in person, With my first childhood friend, Gilbert, Whom I have known for more than half a century. The spirituality of your choice, Simple and genuine relationships with others, With neighbours, A form of volunteer work that suits you. Caring for a cat, a dog, Or plants, Once the children are grown. Eating enough Healthy food, Sleeping well, Showering every day, All the small things in life That keep us connected. Writing poetry, Making music. Add to this A zest of lemon or lime, Some vitamin D, Probiotic yogurt, And there it is: A simple form of happiness Growing naturally, Like moss in an unpolluted forest. Every time we hold to this, It’s not complicated: Life does everything it can To make us happy.
