L Milton Hankins Poet Etheree

I Will Not Bow Down

I
will not
bow down to
the gods of greed
who want my freedom,
who demand a rich tithe
from my meagre livelihood,
devalue worthiness with gold,
its priests say give more abundantly
while assessing my worth by my money.

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I
will not
bow down to
the gods of greed
who want my freedom,
who demand a rich tithe
from my meagre livelihood,
devalue worthiness with gold,
its priests say give more abundantly
while assessing my worth by my money.

written February 17, 2022

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John Lawless February 23, 2022 at 8:34 PM Milton, the second shape seems to allow this poem to read more easily and flow a bit more smoothly as least for me. The principles in the content are, or should be the basis of wisdom gained over time L Milton Hankins February 23, 2022 at 9:08 PM I think you are probably right, John. I just thought I'd show it both ways for contrast in the form. Thanks for your read and your splendid comment. I really appreciated it.

Ann Peck February 23, 2022 at 3:45 PM A beautiful Etheree, Milton. It seems everywhere self-respect is sold for a coin of gold. Where are our values? L Milton Hankins February 23, 2022 at 5:44 PM That is a central question I have been asking a lot lately. It seems values are devalued, while money is overrated. Better to be an honorable person than to have a plethora of riches.

Paulette Calasibetta February 23, 2022 at 1:08 PM Milton, you have penned an incredible Etheree~your message loud and clear~ a persons value it not his weight in gold. :)Paulette L Milton Hankins February 23, 2022 at 5:44 PM Thanks, Paulette. I really appreciated your gracious comment. You are too kind.

Caren Krutsinger February 23, 2022 at 10:02 AM Lovely incredible etherree; not easy. yet you make it seem so. L Milton Hankins February 23, 2022 at 11:03 AM Thanks, Caren. This one just sort of flowed out and happened to have a good syllable count.

Marco Chies February 23, 2022 at 9:54 AM yes, our value is intangible and inside we are billionaires. L Milton Hankins February 23, 2022 at 11:02 AM I really believe this, Marco. And, I stick by my principle!