FJ Thomas Poet Quatrain

Dying To Live - Greed

He had one goal, the "American dream" paradigm.
Giving his wife and kids everything but his time.
Working more and more to reach his perceived level of contentments.
He died alone, suffocating neath the weight of his "accomplishments."

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian January 31, 2023 at 2:56 PM So sad, so true, and humans never learn. You nailed it again! FJ Thomas February 25, 2023 at 7:08 PM My goodness Barbara I didn't even see this comment. I apologize, thank you so much. Been traveling with the husband for his job, finally back home. I hope everything has been good over there!

Unseeking Seeker July 13, 2022 at 8:51 PM Ouroboros Syndrome ~ a global pandemic FJ Thomas July 15, 2022 at 9:06 AM It really is Seeker.

Gershon Wolf June 30, 2022 at 7:51 PM Yup! Some dream! Sounds more like an avalanche. Ah, America. Thanks, FJ FJ Thomas June 30, 2022 at 7:56 PM Exactly! Lol thanks Gershon

Line Gauthier June 30, 2022 at 2:35 PM Well penned, Flo ~ FJ Thomas June 30, 2022 at 4:01 PM Thank you Line :)

Anil Deo June 28, 2022 at 1:39 AM Wisdom, if we will hearken ! !(Plus s0 biblical). Shalom shalom FJ Thomas June 28, 2022 at 11:02 AM Thank you Anil.

Kelly Deschler June 27, 2022 at 10:52 AM I know a few of those "workaholics" and have never understood that mentality... There are much more important things in life than corporate goals and money... Keep up the great writing, my friend! FJ Thomas June 28, 2022 at 11:02 AM That is so very true Kelly. Thank you :)

Phyllis Babcock June 23, 2022 at 7:41 PM This rings so true in many cases. You can work hard and miss as life passes you by. love phyl FJ Thomas June 26, 2022 at 12:10 PM You are so right Phyl. Thank you for visiting :)

Paula Goldsmith June 23, 2022 at 8:36 AM A wonderful/true write. Work is everything and then the years are gone. The kids are gone and what do you have??? So sad for many. Have a blessed day writing away........... FJ Thomas June 23, 2022 at 10:26 AM I have to agree Paula. Thank you again.

Bill Baker June 23, 2022 at 8:22 AM There's wisdom in your words, Flo. I'm going to follow your poetry, I like the way you think and write. A poet friend in Texas, Bill FJ Thomas June 23, 2022 at 10:26 AM Wow, I really appreciate that Bill. Sending Louisiana love your way :)

Harry Horsman June 23, 2022 at 1:39 AM Oh wow, love this, i remember years ago, a very similar aspect, being told, 'a man with blinkers on see nothing but whats in front of him' Today your poem is more relevant than ever. FJ Thomas June 23, 2022 at 10:25 AM Thank you Harry. I remember that saying as well.

Andrea Dietrich June 23, 2022 at 12:09 AM Sad but true for the unwise. Well said, Flo FJ Thomas June 23, 2022 at 10:22 AM Hi Andy, thank you. Sorry, I've been gone so long I forget if you ended with a y or i.

Heidi Sands June 22, 2022 at 9:14 PM Very sad. Good point because this happens. This poem can reach many. Well done :) FJ Thomas June 23, 2022 at 10:22 AM Thank you Heidi.

Eve Roper June 22, 2022 at 8:57 PM Sounds so familiar, My son works 6 days a week , and I do worry about him. FJ Thomas June 23, 2022 at 10:21 AM Wow I would too Eve. Sadly for some they have to work that way just for the necessities.

Sotto Poet June 22, 2022 at 6:28 PM Thomas, I find this funny and accurate. You make a good case that sacrificing family for material gain leads to disappointment and misery. Thanks for your comment on my page. FJ Thomas June 22, 2022 at 6:47 PM Thank you Sotto, so many people seem to chose the wrong sacrifice.

Mystic Rose Rose June 22, 2022 at 5:55 PM That happens so often in life, we lose sight of what is important , lost in the rubble of every day duties, so nice to read your words F J, hope you've been keeping well, Love and light, Vie FJ Thomas June 22, 2022 at 6:45 PM I'm still kicking Vie, just not as many people ;)

Paul Callus June 22, 2022 at 2:54 PM Hi Flo:) You have ably shown that money isn't everything in life, and sacrificing family in return for greed could only lead to ruin and unhappiness. ~ Warm regards dear friend; so pleased to have you back :) // paul FJ Thomas June 22, 2022 at 6:44 PM That was exactly my point! Thanks Paul.

Joanna Daniel June 22, 2022 at 6:53 AM Oh yeah! A great one, FJ:) glad you're back and penning:) FJ Thomas June 22, 2022 at 9:18 AM Thanks Jo :D

Aurore Severo June 22, 2022 at 12:31 AM Enjoyed and completely understood the words. FJ Thomas June 22, 2022 at 9:17 AM Thank you very much Aurore.

Joseph May June 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM A dream so near that crumbled from the stress. Great to see you again FJ, Hugs FJ Thomas June 21, 2022 at 8:04 PM Very much so. Thank you Joseph :)

Jenna Logan June 21, 2022 at 4:50 PM Hi, FJ. A lesson learned about priorities. It’s nice to see you posting. FJ Thomas June 21, 2022 at 8:03 PM Hopefully a fictitious one. But greed is one of the great blinders isn't it. Thanks Jenna