Salutation, by Ezra Pound

O generation of the thoroughly smug
and thouroughly 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 sifh swim in the lake
and do not even own clothing.