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A Pound of Friendship

Pounds, Dollars, Rupees, Yen Time to stop this if we can Impossible, I know but still When money rules, it’s all downhill Euros, Pesos, Shekels, Krone What the evidence has shown Happiness does not equal wealth Dividends do not foster health Francs, Rubles, Riyals, Rand How much more now can we stand The quest for riches overtakes Killers, liars, cheats, it makes Love, kindness, fancy free That’s the currency for me A pound of friendship, worth its weight There’s no cost to aggregate

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Warren Doll

Date: 6/9/2018 8:43:00 AM

Wonderful Rhyme, Mike. How true.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2018 10:23:00 AM

Thanks so much Warren!!! Happy Saturday

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/9/2018 5:07:00 AM

How true are your words Mike, for some money is king, but it doesn't buy you friendship, love, trust or health and all those price less things, some will get a shock when it hits them that they can't take it with them.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2018 7:00:00 AM

Thanks Tom!!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/8/2018 12:08:00 PM

Really loved this clever piece Mike. I wonder if you had to look up some of those currencies or are you well traveled. :) I agree, wholeheartedly with the message of this piece.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/8/2018 12:38:00 PM

Thank you Eileen, I happen to work in international logistics, hence I have to get involved with the different currencies, I really appreciate your kind comments xxoo

Paris-Maree Boreham

Date: 6/8/2018 10:40:00 AM

Great poem Mike ! Re- To money- sharing a link here, I enjoyed this speech re-money and thought you may also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeVBt536w_U " Human"

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/8/2018 10:55:00 AM

Thanks Paris-Maree, I'll check it out xxoo

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/8/2018 9:21:00 AM

This is an important poem. Well written and means a lot Mike :) Happy Friday!

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/8/2018 9:42:00 AM

Thanks Heidi xxoo