Horn of Plenty

I make myself rich by making my wants few. - Thoreau

quaffing plenitude

cornucopia's bevy

tomorrow bedewed

Author's Note

“I did not wish to live what was not life, living is so dear; nor did I wish to practice resignation, unless it was quite necessary. I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life, to live so sturdily and Spartan-like as to put to rout all that was not life, to cut a broad swath and shave close, to drive life into a corner, and reduce it to its lowest terms, and, if it proved to be mean, why then to get the whole and genuine meanness of it, and publish its meanness to the world; or if it were sublime, to know it by experience, and be able to give a true account of it in my next excursion. For most men, it appears to me, are in a strange uncertainty about it, whether it is of the devil or of God, and have somewhat hastily concluded that it is the chief end of man here to "glorify God and enjoy him forever.” - Thoreau

Reviews

[Ms claws]

Pete? What does that mean?
Sounds like Thoreau wanted to have the best but not have to do anything for it.
Then justifies that by referring to God.
Isn't that what we all kinda do?
I like "your" poem. Scarf it all now and worry about watering it tomorrow.
I think we all do that, too!
Always intriguing!

[Pete]

i think he's saying that he just wants a very simple life and he'll decide if life is mean or glorious based on his experience with it. i think you're right in that we all do it - we all have good times and bad times and that shouldn't skew our thinking. Just living is a blessing in itself regardless.

[Ms claws]

Pete, OMGosh! That is the truth! Thanks, friend.

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Pete
It seems to me that this might be from the middle ages, not only your words, but the photo as well.... abundance of food being consumed by a group of people; vast amounts of food and drink...unfortunately many people in this country are food insufficient... some starving to death....like the "last supper" they pray that either the government or God will fill their bellies.I believe this might be a spoof on consuming too much food... only eat what you need....that's my read on it!!!
Warmly, B

[Pete]

you make a good observation - our outlook on life is influenced by whether our bellies are full or not. how we feel after a fine meal or when we're hungry.

[Betty Hermelee]

Always a pleasure Pete, hope all is well with you!
Warmly, B