Salutation

O generation of the thoroughly smug 
and thoroughly uncomfortable, 
I have seen fishermen picnicking in the sun, 
I have seen them with untidy families, 
I have seen their smiles full of teeth 
and heard ungainly laughter. 
And I am happier than you are, 
And they were happier than I am; 
And the fish swim in the lake 
and do not even own clothing.


Ezra Pound