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Being Rich Is So Much a Bore

No greasy treats from chippie van; I have my starch now au, gratin with blasted, deconstructed bass, petits pois, served; in Demi tasse. No pint of best down at the pub I drink with chums now at the club; Prosecco, or a Chardonay depending on the time of day. No picking up the kids from school; done by Au pair now; as a rule; she turns up in our four by four dressed top to toe in old Dior No visits to the Home Depot I have ten craftsmen now in tow; who add things at my beck and call to my enormous stately hall. No need to visit family; They all now want to come see me, drink all my wine, then use the pool; methinks they take me for some fool! There's nothing left that I can buy; so why, you ask, that big old sigh? I have new friends, but here's the rub; I miss my mates down at the pub. Yes, being rich is such a bore!

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Date: 10/7/2022 6:46:00 AM
I like this Terry. I wonder what the "born to money" think about our corner pubs? Linda
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Date: 10/6/2022 7:23:00 PM
Amen. I've been poor, and I've been semi-rich... And you know what? -- Give me semi-rich any day. lol. Good one, Terry.
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Date: 10/6/2022 1:05:00 PM
Beaut poem Terry. Really enjoyed it.
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Date: 10/6/2022 7:30:00 AM
Ah! this is delightful!!
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Date: 10/6/2022 5:53:00 AM
find an old pair of jeans and a tattered shirt and head for the pub....and only buy when it's your "round"....
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Date: 10/6/2022 5:26:00 AM
Simple pleasures in life don't require riches! Really enjoyed this poem ….well written Terry! Debx
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