Emptiness

In the hole of a trunk,
where a destitute old man lie,
thinking of the misfortunes
that befallen upon him.

He, was once rich and mighty,
owning all the riches of the world.
But a turn of events left him in that sorry state.
Now, he lives in that hole in the tree trunk,
together with the little squirrels.


No money,
no gold,
no jewels.
Only an empty hole.

The squirrels bring him food,
and the tree provide him shelter.
He thought to himself,
"Was he really happier in the past,
when he owned the riches?"

He thought for a long long time.

Finally when he found an answer,
he realised it was in fact,
a blessing in disguise.

In the past,
he felt emptiness from within
was like a bottomless pit,
for no one cared for him.
They only cared for his money.

Now, the emptiness within the hole
is filled with the riches of the world.
Rich with love between him and the squirrels.

Thinking of this,
the old man curled up in his sleep,
with a smile on his face.