<u>Contentment</u>


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    Contentment, a soft word as words go


    Quick to come, unbidden oft unsoughtStolen novel; please report.


    Yet leaves the same, chaos in its passing


    Pain fears it, terror breaks beneath it.


    For a few moments free of existential angst.


    Smile, for ‘tis not fun, joy nor mirth


    Contentment is a gentle thing.


    The tender warmth of love held near,


    A good meal with old friends,


    A success that matters to you alone


    The smallest things give a quiet smile.