Simple Life

by Larry Goodell

Give me a pot with a little water
to boil my bone.
I’m happy with less than I own.
All I need is one or two molecules of air to breathe.
I have a very humble chest.
I sleep on two threads stretched between
two match sticks.
It doesn’t take much for
a good night’s sleep.
Just bring my wine portion
a couple gallons a day will do it
and I’ll write a haiku for you
or a coan to pee on.