By Philip A. Zentz
Give me a place to stand
A little shelter above my head
Some earthly sustenance
With its abundance we all are fed
I need no more than this
For life is full of bliss
If I should long for more
I believe it would be a kiss
A kiss from all I love
Giving me strength to stand
And a kiss from God above
Lending his guiding hand
All I ever need
Is the simplicity of life
My wonderful loving family
And my beautiful caring wife
This is all I ever need!
As a young man, Philip A. Zentz worked summers on Martha’s Vineyard, commercial
fishing out of Menemsha and building stone walls. A retired carpenter, cabinetmaker, and
schoolteacher, he now lives in East Bridgewater, but often visits relatives here.
