I Do Not Ask Poem by Ashley McBean

I do not ask that mine shall be a life of constant ease
But only that it may contain an element of peace
I've never asked for jewels so rare
But just the will to do and dare
I do not ask for fickle fame, a fortunes garish touch
I hope that I shall never have too little or too much
Just simple fare from day to day
With something left to give away
I do not ask that I shall have a philosophic mind
But only that to others I should be extremely kind
Just little things from day to day, that I can do or say
I do not ask for house and land, on which my soul depends
But only my cottage small be open to my friends
Who give me joy and bless my food
I only know that life is good therefore, I do not ask.