Now And Then

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As a child,
presents
excited me.
Because I had
my loved ones
around,
so I wanted
more.

As an adult,
presents excite me
no longer.
Because
I already have
what I need
yet no one
to share it
with.

Such is happiness--
Having what you need
yet craving for more:
for what you do not have.

HBY,
20 April 2019,
4.20pm,
A birthday musing.

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