TRUE WEALTH

TRUE WEALTH

A Poem by Jonathan Bryant Dean
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A pause to think of what is really important.

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Tell me how much money you have,
go on, count it out loud.
Now tell me how you plan to spend it,
does it make you feel proud?

Tell the world how much time you spend,
Go on tick Tock out Proud!
Now how much time is left at the end of your money?
Go on, you can cry out loud.

Who mourns for the dead who want no more,
The grief that is here should be for the poor!
A man with time and no money to spend,
Is happier than a King who has reached his end!
 

 

© 2011 Jonathan Bryant Dean


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This is the second poem of yours that I have read and both really hit home. I can feel what your writing. Great writing!

Posted 6 Years Ago


Great read
I haven't been on here lately.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Wow, this is so true...Very emotive and thought-provoking.
Nice piece! Thank you for sharing :)

Posted 7 Years Ago


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True
i think i am there
and i dont waste my time
not anymore

so smart

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Health is wealth, love is wealth. Great write.

Posted 8 Years Ago


People will always matter more than money.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Wisdom always hits it for me. And this one Hit IT!
Funny enough we often display this sort of behaviour; i.e, getting proud or feeling fulfilled by that which is merely fleeting or just simply lacking value and maybe even unnecessary.
Very truthful piece and a reminder to keep in mind, always,
that which truly matters.
Glad i got to read this one. :)

Posted 10 Years Ago


It is a good read teaches a certain lesson. I enjoyed it :) !

Posted 11 Years Ago


truthful and thought provoking. It's sad the way wealth is valued more than life itself. Amazing write.

Posted 11 Years Ago


This poem captures the harsh realities of money and its destructive power

Posted 11 Years Ago



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