Gold-Digger

Well, now that I am registered officially,
into the ranks of those who search and dig,
for gold, and paper that's done and serialized,
or plastic that buys the pleasures on high,
I might as well sit down and think hard,
about all that I will buy with gold and paper,
serialized and plastic that shines,

First a bouquet for mama to say 'thank you'.
and wish her sunshine and rainbows too,
and not sun to scorch her chocolate skin,
but rainbows to herald goodwill and peace.

Then I might try to buy a voice, as loud as,
can be to join all the others that sound,
and call for what a child needs to grow and sing,
the time to play, learn and be loved, more time.

Most of all, I'll ask not to buy this one, it is priceless,
true friends to love now, forever and always, eternally
not perfect because I am far from the best,
but whose love, like mine, does not need justification.

So you see, what I want needs just a penny to buy,
and what I need wants no money to purchase,
so why the hassle to wear a veil and deceit,
to go down the vents, with spade and pans.

And now I will pay the price it will take
to be unregistered officially from the ranks,
of those who dig and search, for gold and paper,
maybe plastic that shines and buys,
and if you want and care, here I offer,
my friendship with no charge, no price tag.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Agustin Avatar
October 26, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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February 24, 2016 at 7:39 PM
Juliet Maruru, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
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January 3, 2016 at 10:41 PM
AWESOME WRITE
Oluoch Avatar
February 15, 2013 at 4:20 AM
A clever piece!
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January 13, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Congratulations on your win, dear Juliet. Lainie
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January 7, 2009 at 4:50 PM
Love the last line. Much to ponder in your words. Congratulations on being chosen as one of the contest winners. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen
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January 6, 2009 at 7:48 PM
Congratulations Julie! God Bless. Vince
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January 5, 2009 at 5:36 AM
Congratulations on being a finalist and having your poetry featured. Love Carol
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January 4, 2009 at 2:49 PM
Great job, Juliet. Well deserved poem to make it to the finals. Congratulations on this and the featured page this week!! ~Carrie
Jordan Avatar
January 4, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Juliet - Seems to me like a double congratulations is in order – A Finalist and a featured poem – Great Job – God Bless, MJ
Winter Avatar
January 4, 2009 at 6:35 AM
Congrats on your win in the PS contest! Love, Shar
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November 30, 2008 at 7:14 AM
Juliet - Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
Brown Avatar
November 12, 2008 at 4:36 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
Winter Avatar
November 11, 2008 at 8:29 AM
Congrats on making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals! Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
November 4, 2008 at 11:37 PM
Juliet - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
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