You took over that cave
To shelter from storm
You started that fire
To try to stay warm
Tired of gathering
You planted some seeds
Hunted no more,
Developed new breeds
You sheered the sheep
So you could have wool
You steered the cattle
So you could be full
So when did you decide
You need more than your neighbors
Hoarding your goods,
And doing no favors
Happiness isn’t measured by
Wealth alone
Or how many envy
The items you own
It used to be survival
Was enough to stay pleased
now you hunt feelings
that’s only a tease
a cave of despair
is where you’ll reside
until the flame of survival
reignites inside
