A Little Place By a Fountain Rich

If only I had a million or twenty
Perhaps a billion that would be plenty

Then I could build a house 
by the fountain of youth
I would drink from it daily 
until I am short in the tooth

From my picture window 
I would watch unicorns
My Roses would all be perfect 
without any thorns

No need for rushing
Away from life's fast pace
The best of the best 
is that I would see your sweet face

We would live forever
At our youthful best 
We'd travel from home
To the East or the west
But when we feel tired 
We'd just go home to rest

To the South or North
We would never go
We'd prefer tropical gardens
Where warm waters flow

Money might not buy us happiness
Still it would be better than okay
If we could live in paradise
and not have our youth slip away!

For then we'd give away money
For of it there'd be no need
Those who have little
are the ones we would feed

We could synthesize the water
Give everyone a drink
Install special fountains
on every bodies sink

So to make this dream happen
A million twenty or billion three
Please won't you all send
Your extra money to me!


For Rose's where would I live if I were Rich contest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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A. Sharma Avatar
November 17, 2015 at 4:34 AM
Very lovely write Richard.. no wonder a top place win! Big congrats!
Lamoureux Avatar
November 17, 2015 at 9:56 AM
Thanks Upma. Hugs Rick.
A  Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 12:20 AM
A lovely write Richard, congrats... SKAT
Lamoureux Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 7:19 AM
Thanks SKAT.
Tor Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 12:11 AM
Nice win Richard!!
Lamoureux Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 7:19 AM
Thanks Michael.
Woods    Avatar
November 15, 2015 at 11:58 PM
"Money might not buy us happiness" but quite often it comes a close second to oxygen! A very enjoyable poem and congrats.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 7:21 AM
Thanks Mark. I was told "money can't buy happiness but if you are going to be miserable you might as well do it in comfort."
Roper Avatar
November 15, 2015 at 8:10 PM
Congratulations on your win! I like your dream :)Hugs Eve
Lamoureux Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 7:22 AM
Thanks and a big hug back to you Eve.
Y. Avatar
November 15, 2015 at 2:16 PM
Richard, congratulations on your 1st place :-) Alexis
Lamoureux Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 7:23 AM
Thanks Alexis.
Godwin Avatar
November 15, 2015 at 1:20 PM
Congratulations, Richard - you rock! CayCay
Lamoureux Avatar
November 15, 2015 at 1:59 PM
You are sweet, thanks Cay Cay.
Allison Avatar
November 15, 2015 at 1:02 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Richard:-) hugs Jan xx
Lamoureux Avatar
November 15, 2015 at 1:58 PM
Thanks Jan!:0) hugs
Tor Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 8:25 PM
Richard I'm sending you a check. Share that staying young potion with me. Enjoyed reading my friend.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 13, 2015 at 8:11 AM
Ha ha, I anxiously await. I want to get started on the construction right away!
Macfarlane Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 5:48 PM
I would gladly send you my money Richard if I could live is this paradise....awesome concept and write! Hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 6:10 PM
Thanks Cecilia, I'll let you know if I find the map to get there. Thanks for Visiting Cecilia.
Smith Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 4:22 PM
A dream paradise Richard.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 6:07 PM
Thanks Tim!;0)
Chircop Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 3:32 PM
I will send you all.my money till the last penny so you can make your dream come true and ours too B-). Aw that fountain of youth... and to be happy without the money and all those Roses without thorns.. Sweet and Creative poem.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 6:06 PM
I had a bit of fun with this one. Thanks for visiting Charmaine.
Leiser Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 2:40 PM
I enjoyed your very clever and imaginative poem, Richard! Good luck in the contest :)
Lamoureux Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 6:05 PM
Thanks for the visit and luck Laura.
Allison Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 12:13 PM
lol very entertaining and creative Richard good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Lamoureux Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 6:04 PM
I thought you might like this one Jan. Thanks for visiting.
Woods    Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 11:33 AM
Classic. A positively entertaining spin to the contest. Very enjoyable
Lamoureux Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 6:03 PM
Thanks Mark, it took me forever to come up with one for Rose's contest and then poof, this morning this popped in my head.
Lane Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 10:59 AM
lol pretty sharp of you to offer us all the drink from your fountain, but first we need to send you money. Very clever.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 11:20 AM
Rose did say to be creative *lol*
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