How to Survive An Existential Crisis

How to Survive An Existential Crisis

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How to Survive An Existential Crisis
How to Survive An Existential Crisis
Prompt 20: The Orange

Prompt 20: The Orange

On being glad we exist

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Nikita Gill
Jan 23, 2024
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Prompt 20: The Orange
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A Still life with Oranges by Paul Cézanne

At lunchtime I bought a huge orange—
The size of it made us all laugh.
I peeled it and shared it with Robert and Dave—
They got quarters and I had a half.

And that orange, it made me so happy,
As ordinary things often do
Just lately. The shopping. A walk in the park.
This is peace and contentment. It’s new.

The rest of the day was quite easy.
I did all the jobs on my list
And enjoyed them and had some time over.
I love you. I’m glad I exist.

— Wendy Cope

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