Consumption and Gluttony

Consumption without limitation is gluttony.

Production without consumption is drudgery.

Neither extreme could be intended.

It seems rightful to produce all

that we can endure without drudgery.

And to consume all

we can enjoy without gluttony.

But, in all cases, to do our best

to consume less than we produce,

and to contribute the remainder

to those who are unable to produce

what they need to consume.