I AM NOT A RICH MAN
BUT RICH I AM
I do not own a home or a treasure chest of gold,
Stocks and bonds are few, diamonds are a little too.
I am not a rich man as calculated by statistics and daily man,
A special car or a vacation home does not show of my value,
I am not a rich man, estimated by paper money or material things.
But rich I am, If life is valued in a simple way, just a regular day,
These things are free but of gold bars to me, listen to what makes a rich man.
If love is in your day then rich you are in a most special way,
I can walk and see with my every day, I breathe freely, I’m okay.
A roof over my head, clothes on my back, never to bed am I hungry,
So much can cost money, beauty, staying healthy, a song you sing is free,
But rich I am, with that which is mine and my thoughts every way.
Keith Garrett
A rich man indeed!
Thanks for reading.
On Fri, Feb 28, 2020 at 7:06 PM keithgarrettpoetry wrote:
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I agree! The word ‘rich’ has so many connotations. As you note in your poem, to some ‘rich’ means money, possessions, status and all that goes with it. To others, it means rich in life. If love abounds and talents/hobbies are plentiful, then richness is surely filling every day. Thank You for sharing! Have a blessed day!
Thank you for your thoughts, thanks for reading.
Very well expressed 👏
Thank you for reading.
On Sat, Feb 29, 2020 at 2:26 PM keithgarrettpoetry wrote:
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Yes, rich beyond wealth to have all that you shared. Well done!
Thank you for reading, and for your thoughts.
On Sat, Feb 29, 2020 at 4:55 PM keithgarrettpoetry wrote:
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You are welcome!