I wished upon so many stars
yet my wishes have not come true.
What have you wished for?
A voice asks from afar.
I wished for peace
in this world in turmoil
`cos of money, nuclear powers and black oil.
And for what else? the voice continues.
I wished for my dear ones
to have health,wealth, honesty and a
purpose -filled future
and for the people I know
and the ones I know not
who are part of the human race
to understand and tolerate each other
and for animals and plants
to be spared extinction
and for our planet to survive
for billions of more years,
"And for you?" the voice whispers while fading away.
"What have you asked for?"
"I lost count of how many things
would make me happier than I am,
Perharps I had at least one wish which came true:
my soul is clean, my conscience clear,
my being adapts to any situation
and I'm able to take everything in my stride
with strength and with a smile,"
The voice sound distant now, I can barely hear:
"Contentment," it says, " That's all it takes to have a happy life."
Minha alma sofre
