Modesty

I would not ask for an aeroplane

     And up to the clouds go merrily flying;

I do not strive for the whole world’s gain

     I am just content with a little trying.

I would not be a great pugilist,

     A baseball twirler, or marathon sprinter;

All I would ask is an office room

     That is cool for summer and warm for winter.

Oct. 13, ‘09