Re-ignition

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