My quest

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