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If I Were Rich

If money was no object I wonder where I’d go
I’d love to visit friends who have just moved to Orlando

I could buy a wonderful mansion packed full of treasure
With servants to wait on me, so I could enjoy my leisure 

But to move away from everything I know doesn’t appeal to me
Money doesn’t buy you happiness  - well not from what I can see

So in reality I would not move away from my little house
I’d give my fortune to charity and live like a church mouse

When I leave this mortal coil I could look down from my home in the clouds
See that others have benefited, for there are no pockets in shrouds

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If You Were Rich 
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Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 11/17/2015 4:52:00 AM Congrats on ur awesome winning work Jan! Loved the message dere!! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/17/2015 11:40:00 AM Thanks Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

Kayod5 Kayode Date: 11/16/2015 12:29:00 PM A good message you preached,congrats on the win Jan...hugs Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/16/2015 12:37:00 PM Thanks Kayod5:-) hugs jan xx

Balveen Cheema Date: 11/16/2015 12:20:00 PM Congrats Jan! A gracious ending! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/16/2015 12:23:00 PM Thanks so much Balveen:-) hugs jan xx

Skat A Date: 11/16/2015 12:25:00 AM Jan, congrats... SKAT Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/15/2015 9:30:00 PM Nicely done Jan, congratulations. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/16/2015 7:41:00 AM Thanks Richard:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper Date: 11/15/2015 8:32:00 PM Congratulations on your win! So perfect! Hugs Eve Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/16/2015 7:41:00 AM Thanks Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Beautiful Scars Date: 11/15/2015 8:21:00 PM Congrats on your win Jan!! *smiles*-LU Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/16/2015 7:41:00 AM Thanks Laura:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. Date: 11/15/2015 2:14:00 PM Jan, congrats on your win:-) Alexis Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/15/2015 2:25:00 PM Thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Schneiter Date: 10/22/2015 9:02:00 PM This poem could be subtitled "Putting Things in Perspective." As is your custom, Jan, you write the truth and you do so with eloquence. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/23/2015 4:37:00 AM we were never particularly materialistic Paul but my hubby's cancer makes you focus on what is REALLY important in life and it certainly isn't having lots of money:-) hope you are well:-) hugs jan xx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Date: 10/22/2015 5:30:00 AM Jan, that white soul you have so endearing.. =`) I will do such as well.. =`) Id rather be remembered and be rich of how I touch other lives rather than being rich... ~Olive Eloisa Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/22/2015 6:37:00 AM Definitely Olive - I appreciate everything I have in life - my husbands cancer journey and that of my dad changes your perspective as to what really is important in life and having loads of money doesn't guarantee happiness:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/22/2015 4:48:00 AM - You are rich, dear Jan ........ your heart is worth gold :) - Good luck in contest ! - I wish you a lovely day - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/22/2015 4:52:00 AM Thanks Anne Lise :-) you have a great day too - the sun is shining ... later I am having my hair cut and paying for mums to be done for her birthday:-) hugs jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 10/22/2015 4:07:00 AM The true riches lie within and the one who realizes it happy may be! Wonderful message that can reach the hearts of those who understand, Excellent and a seven, dear Jan! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/22/2015 4:16:00 AM WE have never been particularly materialistic Demetrios but the last few years of my life make you value what is truly important and it is not material wealth:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/22/2015 2:39:00 AM You have the right mindset Jan. There is much wisdom in your words. Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/22/2015 4:09:00 AM Thanks Connie - when life issues hit it changes your perspective on life and its sure not all down to wealth - we can be rich without having money - I have my health I treasure that :-) hugs jan xx

Nette Onclaud Date: 10/22/2015 1:52:00 AM how endearing is this, jan... lovely work!. huggs Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/22/2015 2:00:00 AM Thanks Nette:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/21/2015 9:12:00 PM wow you did a great job with this one. So she has a new contest, huh?? Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/22/2015 1:59:00 AM yes if you were rich where would you live and why:-) hugs Jan xx

Cecilia Macfarlane Date: 10/21/2015 6:47:00 PM Jan, you have a beautiful heart. Happiness only come from within and you showed that here in this lovely write. Hugs Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/21/2015 7:09:00 PM my world has changed dramatically in the last 2 years Cecilia and I value the important things in life and it is definitely not material things:-) hugs jan xx

CayCay Jennings Date: 10/21/2015 6:14:00 PM Last line is perfect closure, Jan. Your poem is a very enjoyable, well-written entry. Love ya ... CayCay Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/21/2015 7:07:00 PM the last line is so true - you can't take it with you when you got:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. Date: 10/21/2015 5:22:00 PM Jan, I agee with your well written piece:-) Alexis 7 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/21/2015 7:06:00 PM Thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith Date: 10/21/2015 4:13:00 PM You are already rich Jan. Look around, you are surrounded by treasures. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/21/2015 7:06:00 PM I am truly blessed Tim:-) hugs jan xx

Anna Hopper Date: 10/21/2015 2:06:00 PM Sweet! I would love to be able to help charities and the house of God. I must say, though, I would definitely keep a portion for myself though. :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/21/2015 7:06:00 PM I would have enough to live on Anna lol but having lots of money just buys you time and it doesn't always bring you happiness in fact quite the opposite - hugs jan xx

Eric Boddie Date: 10/21/2015 12:36:00 PM if I were rich, well I already am....not with money but through the Spiritual Exam....that will determine where Eternity will be spent....so they can keep the money because it is not Heaven Sent....;) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/21/2015 7:04:00 PM I have my health Eric - believe me after the last 2 years I know I am the richest person in the world:-) hugs jan xx

Michael Tor Date: 10/21/2015 5:19:00 AM Beautiful Jan. Love your write! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/21/2015 6:27:00 AM Thanks Michael - We have never been particularly materialistic but after my husband's cancer and dad's death you know no amount of money can bring you happiness - I never want to move from where I live I am happy with my lot - it will be interesting to see the other poems :-) hugs Jan xx