L Milton Hankins Poet Villanelle

A Fool's Game

"A fool and his money are soon parted."
               --Thomas Tusser

Money is the name of a fool’s game
Those who have it have more worry,
Often woes accompany riches and fame.

I don’t have that well-known name,
And I have no concern for getting glory
Money is the name of a fool’s game.

Denying any interest in money is lame
I know it’s an essential part of any story --
Often woes accompany riches and fame.

Although riches and fame aren’t the same
To get money, some folks are in a hurry
Money is the name of a fool’s game.

But I won’t be a naïve moth to the flame
Escaping the trap of an enticing flurry,
Often woes accompany riches and fame.

Some other things I must find to blame
Should I fall into a sticky financial slurry,
Money is the name of a fool’s game
Often woes accompany riches and fame.

Written September 12, 2022

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Arlo Parker September 19, 2022 at 1:26 AM .root of all evil...indeed. Still, need a bit of bob to survive and help others. Fame sucketh. Nicely scribed, Mr. Milt. :o) L Milton Hankins September 19, 2022 at 8:50 AM Thanks, Arlo. It was nice to hear from you, and I appreciate your comment.

Bill Baker September 13, 2022 at 8:15 AM A FAV for my list, Milt. Your Villanelles are always excellent. This one is packed with wisdom and truth. Reminds me of the scripture (Paraphrased) It is harder for a rich man to get into heaven than for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle. Heaven being happiness,blissful,content etc ... Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your poetry my friend. Bill L Milton Hankins September 13, 2022 at 8:19 AM Thank you so much, Bill. I wanted to credit my grandma with the quote since she said it so often. I'm glad my poem brought to mind an important scripture for you.

Caren Krutsinger September 13, 2022 at 6:30 AM What a wonderfully well-written villanelle Hank! L Milton Hankins September 13, 2022 at 7:57 AM Thanks, Caren. I love to work with them.

Michael Tor September 13, 2022 at 2:47 AM Lay up your riches in Heaven. I agree with you Milton. They say the very rich always want more and struggle to keep what they have. I am happy with what I have. It is modest but I get to sleep at night. It is said that The Rothchild family of bankers own and have amassed over 300 Trillion dollars not Billions but Trillions. If that isn't the epitome of Greed and selfishness I truly don't know what is. Thank you for sharing Milton... L Milton Hankins September 13, 2022 at 7:58 AM You're welcome, Michael, and thank you for your thoughtful comment.

Robert Gorelick September 12, 2022 at 7:36 PM ...and nothin's plenty for me! Money may not buy happiness, but it can get you out of a lot of misery. Enjoyed Milton L Milton Hankins September 12, 2022 at 8:03 PM That is so true, Robert. And, if you know how to handle it, it can buy you the few trinkets you always wanted.

Linda Alice Fowler September 12, 2022 at 5:49 PM Reminds me of the folk opera "Porgy and Bess" - Gershwin's "I've got plenty o' nutthin". Great villanelle! Linda L Milton Hankins September 12, 2022 at 7:03 PM Thanks, Linda. I didn't have that one in mind, but it sure fits.