Sic Vita — Summary

The Latin title, “Sic Vita,” means “Such is life,” and the speaker greets that idea with open arms. From the first line he feels entirely free—heart, hand, mind, and step—with blue sky above and brown earth below. Sun, moon, stars, and wind pour into him, and the repeated word “flowing” makes the joy feel endless. The second stanza turns to human life: love, work, and duty come at the easy price of laughter. Even the phrase “Girl’s love, man’s love” widens the circle, so affection and purpose belong to the same thankful vision. Rather than weighing him down, they seem like God’s way of proving beauty. The mood is bright, open, and almost chant-like, as if the speaker cannot stop naming what delights him. It is a short song of gratitude for simply being alive and free.