Thoughts in Sumter
by Lauren Robertson
Happiness is a frugal thing,
Not to be wasted on empty dreams.
Achieve what you want, as you will,
And surely, that longing heart shall fill.
Upon the merry ways of living,
A long way goes in the art of giving.
Share your joy without fear
Of voices which speak, but ears which don’t hear.
To live freely is to believe
That all things work accordingly--
In their time and destination
With purposes beyond our explanations.
The mysteries of life are as such--
You ask for more but don’t receive much.
To be humble in the way you live
Will leave your heart with more to give.
Not to be wasted on empty dreams.
Achieve what you want, as you will,
And surely, that longing heart shall fill.
Upon the merry ways of living,
A long way goes in the art of giving.
Share your joy without fear
Of voices which speak, but ears which don’t hear.
To live freely is to believe
That all things work accordingly--
In their time and destination
With purposes beyond our explanations.
The mysteries of life are as such--
You ask for more but don’t receive much.
To be humble in the way you live
Will leave your heart with more to give.
Lauren Robertson is a queer writer and poet based in the Southeastern United States. Her work explores themes of identity and strength through the lens of her experience as a young queer woman in the South and by observing others in the world. When not writing historical fiction and poetry, she works as a farmer and can be found enjoying a cup of rooibos tea.