Contentment
is the shy cousin
of Happiness
when you meet her
you’ll wonder why
she’s rarely spoken of
you’ll find yourself lost
in the slowness
of her breath
in the depth
of her smile,
and you’ll wonder
why she’s rarely spoken of
she doesn’t distract,
her presence
doesn’t erase
your worries
but she soothes
you pain
and leaves you
wondering
why she’s rarely spoken of