Fortune

If I hit the lottery

for fifty million bucks

they would declare with certainty,

“Now there’s a gal with luck!”

 

If I became a superstar

with tabloid-worthy fame

they’d say I had a charmed life

each time they heard my name

 

I’ve won the family lotto;

I’ve achieved friendly renown

The people in my life provide

The best fortune around

Author's Note

So corny... but true just the same!

Reviews

[Baby Ricochet]

We are a fortunate nation. Well, at least some of us are. Anyway, good poem

[Rita L. Sev]

True. I never take my fortune for granted... Thanks, Mark.

[NeiL ArandA]

Now that's true fortune . Though we sometimes wish a few millions . They don't often brings life satisfaction . Who would wants fame and fortune ? When having a wonderful loving family is always the best option!

[Rita L. Sev]

Money and fame are fleeting; I'll take human contact! Thanks, Neil!

[NeiL ArandA]

Wow! you know what's really important in life Ms Rita . It will follow and serve you where ever you go . While the rest who pursue wealth and fame they will be the servants.

[NeiL ArandA]

If you ever happened to win a lottery I might consider tracing my ancestor line . We might be related. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Brother and sister in Spirit, at least!

[Michael G. Smith]

Witty, charming with good moral. I'll take the money but you can have the fame.

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Yes, the security of the cash would be nice - but I will stick with the status quo!

[Michael G. Smith]

What are you talking about you teachers make the big bucks!?

[Rita L. Sev]

LOL! .....

[MikeV]

I loved this! You explain perfectly how fortune
Is having family and friends, great write! Your rhyme scheme was amazing too!
Keep it up! :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you for reading, Mike! Appreciate the support! :)

[Angi]

Sometimes corny is the best medicine! Be happy with what you have and really see what treasure it is. Such good stuff here, Rita! Angi~

[Rita L. Sev]

Exactly! Thank you, Angi!

[Frieda P]

Corny can buy happiness, as always a smile on your page Rita! :-)

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Yes, I suppose so - and a smile is of great value! Thanks, Frieda!

[Tom]

Money can't buy happiness ! Celebrity fame can be a fickle life choice !

Nice moral message within this quirky and witty poem !

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Tom! This is an example of the first lines popping into my head, so I had to build a poem for them...

[Tom]

Way to go Rita...

[kublakhan27]

Now how could I not put in a review on a poem titled with my surname LOL A clever little write, but an important message just the same...nice work my friend :)

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thank you, K - with a name like Fortune, you were born to be blessed!

[kublakhan27]

Haha oh yes, I get that a lot ;)

[Marie]

I think you're very lucky--maybe luckier than someone who actually did win the lottery. (No, I don't really believe that.)

[Rita L. Sev]

;) I am very lucky, but I wouldn't throw out the winning lottery ticket...

[Daffy]

Corny yes, but a philosophy not held by enough people, who fail to see that their biggest fortune is their friends and family. My little grand duaghter was telling her mother the other day...."I think you still like me, mummy, even though you have left me and daddy. Money is not that important, but coming home to us is very important and worth a fortune to us".
She is only six, bless her.
Her mummy left them three years ago, and works full time away, and rarely comes home. She wants to earn her fortune, she tells us..... How sad. Innocence in a six year old, speaking the heartfelt truth, not yet influenced by life....

[Rita L. Sev]

Wow - your granddaughter expressed these sentiments so much better than I... I have been blessed with my family and friends, and cannot imagine leaving them behind for mere money. Thank you, Daffy, for your insightful comments.