A Quiet Life Out

Duration

5:55

Genres

Spoken Word/Perf. Poetry

Description

Lyrics

Over twenty years have passed since that fateful evening, and the memory of those visions has never left me. I moved to the country and built a simple house, and grew a garden full of the best vegetables I've ever tasted. I sought my own truth in the simplicity of nature and formed a mutually beneficial relationship with her... learning to respect and love her unconditionally. I married and raised a family in the heart of the beautiful wilderness. Together, we learned to live self-sufficiently; keeping ourselves active by solving problems with our minds rather than our money. We raised animals for meat, eggs, and milk... grew mushrooms, made cheese, brewed beer, and made wine. The sense of accomplishment was like nothing I had felt before. I had finally started living. We abandoned waste and illusion and focused on what was important... food, water, shelter, and happiness. The realization that we are such a minuscule part of everything relieved any stress I had about life, and living. We enjoyed our freedom and never took it for granted. And I never forgot how rare... we... are. A rose in the desert. Our lives weren't without trials and tribulations, but through perseverance we found success in almost everything we did. We learned from our mistakes. We found solutions and focused on what is important... but still found time for some Canasta. And through it all I practiced and preached peace and love, moderation in all things, and simplicity in a quiet life out. But as I lay here staring at the sky, nearing the end and knowing my sacrifice, I can't help but wonder... If the path I've taken and the lessons I've taught will resonate. If the knowledge I've passed on will make a difference. And what my life might have been without that quiet night in. But somehow I know, deep in my heart, that I lived right.