Be Contented With What We Have

We strive on diligently,
Accummulating abundance of wealth,
We neglect seemingly,
Ignoring our spiritual well-being and health.

Money is never enough,
For those who seek with greed,
Their life gone through the rough,
Lusting forever to fulfill their needs.

What is a million or two,
For those who have filled their coffers,
To the brim and yet whining too,
Asking forever more offers.

There are those who live in poverty,
Whose only wish is to fill their tummies,
Without money or any property,
Striving hard to survive daily.

What is the meaning of this life,
Our happiness intertwined with sorrow,
Searching heedlessly we strive,
Not knowing what may come tomorrow.

"Be contented", says the Wise,
For life is full of uncertainties,
"Be mindful", says the Wise,
For death is upon us unsparingly...