Each One Has a Chair

I saw a King upon his throne,
With jewels and regal ware,
And as I looked upon the scene,
I couldn't help but stare.

For I was all but mesmerized,
"Such elegance and flare,"
But then the more I thought of it,
The throne was just a chair.

A chair for rich and royalty,
For powerful and fair,
With privilege and authority,
But it was just a chair.

And then I thought of other ones,
The ones so unaware
Of things that made them what they are,
Some common and some rare.

I thought of those so very poor,
And those who put on airs,
And came to realize one great thing,
That each one has a 'chair'.

Although a King may have a throne,
And we, a stool so bare,
And even if the things we have,
May cause someone to stare,

Let's not be boastful or ashamed,
Instead, our blessings share,
Be satisfied with what you have,
For each one has a 'chair'.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 3/20/2017 9:58:00 PM
What a wise soul you are David. I loved your poem that certainly doesn't put on airs, yet passes on its message with flair:) Amitiés
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David Pekrul
Date: 3/20/2017 10:00:00 PM
Thank you Anne-Marie. That's very kind of you.
Date: 3/20/2017 5:32:00 PM
Fantastic write. Oh that we would consider the veracity of these lines and live accordingly. Blessings
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David Pekrul
Date: 3/20/2017 7:04:00 PM
Thanks Eileen, I know each night when I watch the news on TV I am even more thankful for what we have.
Date: 3/20/2017 5:06:00 PM
I like this, David! Great rhythm and rhyme with a lovely message. Blessings, Kim
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David Pekrul
Date: 3/20/2017 7:05:00 PM
Thank you kim. Glad you liked it.
Date: 3/20/2017 1:05:00 PM
Nice! :)
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Date: 3/20/2017 12:56:00 PM
Love your poem David...such a great message...I am adding it to my favorites
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Date: 3/20/2017 12:58:00 PM
Thanks Tim, glad you liked it.
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