The more things change... Greek style.

Day of Light Festival 202 BC

(inspired by the Greek philosopher Epicurus).

It was a Festival Day

And he knew there were throngs

Gathered in the town

And while food was his major passion

Crowds were not

And so he sat on a small rock

One of many that littered the hill

Along with trees to valley views

And the mountains beyond.

While he savoured these

Exquisite moments

Quiet contemplation was the exception

As he had many friends

Whom he saw regularly

In fact, he was rarely without

And though forty-two

Bereft of marriage and wealth

And no doubt a failure to most

To those around him

And more importantly in his own eyes

His was a life steeped in riches.          

He plucked a golden thread from the dirt

Examined it while contemplating the long life of the earth

And his passing moment in it

And smiled.