THE ART OF LIVING

The mysteries of the universe, Have long since baffled Man, All searching for the answer to, That vast eternal plan. To break the puzzle he aspires, Still searching for the tool. But is it all a waste of time, An errand for a fool? Man beats his brow repeatedly, To interpret his existence. He questions being animate, With regular persistence. To perfect the art of living, To fathom the design, Of the massive scheme of things, He struggles to define. But being tirelessly devoted, I believe I’ve worked it out. I think the art of living is . . . Breathe in and then breathe out!

Mrs M. A. Mattinson, Cawood, N. Yorks.