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Gilty!

One man’s opulence another Might consider tacky, Especially when catered to By every spineless lackey. Yet those who rake in riches As their empire’s being built Should, if empathy at all exists, Feel just a little guilt. So many struggle just to live While barely getting by; Still, we hear of millions being spent By those who rule on high. A little gilt can be too much And for a would-be king, A little guilt, at least, should come From those who kiss his ring.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025




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Date: 5/20/2025 4:17:00 PM
They feel a different kind of guilt, like regret, when the mansion is empty and lonely or when no one cares to partake. I always feel sorry for people who live like they’d live forever. YouTube has a lot of sad abandoned-mansion videos.
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Date: 5/12/2025 7:44:00 AM
Is money bad or good, or can it be both. I remember Danny Thomas and how he founded St. Judes Children's Hospital. It was a good use of money.
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