Luckier Than A King

Ain’t I luckier than a king

To wake up to sweet singing

Of songbirds every morning?

Ain't I more fortunate than a royal

To be served by the rays of the sun

And enjoy the pleasures the winds bring?

I have drunk heavenly contentment

Day after day, night after night

Blessed moment after moment

The hills, the rivers, the green trees

The golden snow, the glow worms

The festival of light in the firmament!

A prince I am with fortune rare

Living in limitless luxury and joy

And not a kingdom to care

Not an enemy at the border to fight

And not a rebellious worry in sight

Haven’t I got the most fortunate share?

Xavier Bage

Sat, May 07, 2016