I Have Found

I believe,

And I have found,

Hyperbole is not what makes the world go round.

Just living,

Just never gaining firm and level ground

Has power to astound

I have found.

It's been said,

And I affirm,

That "quiet" doesn't have to be a dirty word.

Just talking

Is often more expressive than a shriek.

It's nice to merely speak

I have found.

Look around.

Contentment, it seems,

Simply happens

It appears.

Accompanied by no bravos and no tears.

No tears.

I have found,

Since I have wed,

That drama doesn't need to be daily bread.

That goodness and warmth are as dramatic in their way

As any Broadway play,

Broadway bound.

I have found.

I have lived in the clouds for so long.

I like it more on the ground.

Was I lost?

Pretty near it.

Now my spirit,

I have found.