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Easy Way Out At 83

EASY WAY OUT AT 83 A burning question – Is it a sin to be rich? - Yes if you are poor, But not if you have a lot How much is too much? Another burning question The poor would answer – When you have more than you need The rich will answer – Once rich, there is no limit Well, I’ve thought and thought And I’m tired of these questions It’s a point of view, Many ways to justify I’m in the middle And I’m tired of these questions

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Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 2/26/2013 8:44:00 AM

I like your poem. I am like you. I am not poor, but I am not rich either. I have come a long way from. I don't think that it's a sin to be rich - when you have worked for it all your life. It is not how much we make - It is what we do - with what we have made. Hey U. R. still young smile Lucilla

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 2/12/2013 6:38:00 PM

Ah wealth and the power one may wield, this is a proverbial question, Daver. Either, or, might feel hounded. I've been at both ends of the spectrum and the middle might feel to be the best.:) Happily you aren't Hugh Hefner! You have your wonderful kitties, he has a house full of bunnies.:) Stay well...Love, Mikki

Don Johnson

Date: 2/7/2013 2:57:00 PM

too much or too little, the storys abound , the rich n the poor on the merry-go-round, happiness-health- give me more, till i canter across the fatal shore, poor as a church mouse this old hound, forever for bloody sure:) Don re: EASY WAY OUT AT 83 Daver Austin

James Peranteau

Date: 2/5/2013 6:42:00 PM

Hello dear poet ! I have been hoping that you would respond to the comments the last couple of times that I made, yet, I know that you poets are a busy set of souls. Hopefully, I will hear from you soon my friend. In regard this write of yours.....My wealth is (on earth), is My children ! Oh how wealthy this soul feels Dave ! Great write dear poet ! Have a wonderful 83.....much love, james

Gary Bovett

Date: 2/5/2013 2:31:00 PM

ah yes, one of those questions. Nice one Daver

Joe Maverick

Date: 2/4/2013 2:58:00 PM

I think that richness is relevent, in as much as how usefull it is to a person Daver; and whether people can view it outside of their inherent fear of mortality/insignificance, and the urge to grab at "it" wealth along with power etc as an antidote.. L O L))) hope I've not bored you Daver.."

Daver Austin
Date: 2/4/2013 3:03:00 PM

Exactly the reason for the poem, Joe. I don't want to think about any of it any more. This is the reward for turning 83 - you don't have to. Love, daver