My quest

Family is the most important thing in the world. Princess Diana

I’ve looked for it everywhere,

in the furthest corners of the world

between strange peoples

and at the most desolate places.

 

I’ve turned stones upside down,

dragging down buildings

and fruitlessly looked into mysteries.

 

To no avail, I’ve questioned scientists,

analyzed the point of view of philosophers,

used the dowsing-rod and pendulum,

 

nothing brought me closer to the truth.

 

I’ve read a thousand books,

surfed on countless websites of the internet,

even yoga and meditation I’ve tried,

unfortunately without result.

 

If I would be able to travel back in time,

I would have asked the Delphi Oracle

for its wise advice.

 

Nothing could bring me nearer

the purpose of my quest

and eventually, I came home again,

not a step closer of my goal.

 

So I thought but at that moment,

I saw my lovely wife,

my beautiful children

and a home and shelter and I found

what I was looking for:

 

Happiness!

 

© Rudi Lejaeghere

19/12/2015

Author's Note

A Christmas thought from me to you... :)

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right my friend.
So I thought but at that moment,

"I saw my lovely wife,
my beautiful children
and a home and shelter and I found
what I was looking for:"
The above line are the real wealth of a good man. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, John, for your thoughts and comment on my poem. Alway nice to read your words. :) Rudi

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure and you are welcome.

[sinNsincerity]

This is so awesome Rudy, God bless you and your family. I'm sure they find their happiness in you as well!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, sin in Sincerity, sorry too for the late reply, but I was abroad on holliday. :) Rudi

[anne]

Rudi
This is phenomenal. From everything that goes along with us, the family is the best.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

That's so true. Thanks for reading and commenting, Anne. :) Rudi

[Willard Wells]

Sometimes the search need never begin as we find we have the happiness and love we failed to see. Very nice piece.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Willard, for reading and commenting. Have a good day, my friend. :) Rudi

[Cassie]

wow....True True true Rudi. Family is equal to joy, happiness name it.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Indeed, Cassie, thank you for reading and reviewing. :) Rudi

[Kelly Scheppers]

Our happiness and purpose in life are truly found within those we love. May this season allow us to embrace the abundance and wonder of it all!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

I couldn't have said it better, Kelly. These words fill my heart with hope and happiness. :) Rudi