Sandra Haight Poet Sonnet

If I Were Rich

If I Were Rich


If I were rich, where would I live and why?
Perhaps that would depend on what is rich.
Is rich a state of mind that we apply
to wants, compared to what we have, to which

we wish for more?  Suppose new wealth for me
would fill a greater want to move somewhere
away from home?  Perhaps live happily
aboard a yacht to languish in the air

of sea with endless waves that splash the shore?
Just sunny skies and cotton clouds to see?
Unwise to change my life for want of more,
when more might lead to lone tranquility.
 
If I were rich I would not change my ways.
With family close by, live out my days.


Sandra M. Haight

~NA~
Contest: If You Were Rich, Where Would You Live and Why?
Sponsor: Mystic Rose
Judged: 11/15/2015

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Abdiel Rios December 3, 2015 at 7:54 AM Good poem

Emile Pinet November 1, 2015 at 1:10 PM The message is clear and truly poetically expressed with conviction gleaned from the years of experience the author openly shares with us in this poem. Emile. Sandra Haight November 1, 2015 at 6:49 PM Emile, thank you so much. I appreciate your positive support. Sandra

Judy Konos October 30, 2015 at 4:37 PM Very nice Sandra.... Sandra Haight November 1, 2015 at 6:50 PM Thank you so much, Judy. I appreciate your visit and positive comment. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison October 30, 2015 at 2:03 PM I agree with your sentiments Sandra and my poem is on a similar theme - I have my family and my health therefore I am truly wealthy - have no wish for material wealth i am content with my life as it is:-) hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight November 1, 2015 at 6:51 PM Yes, Jan...family and good health is our greatest gift. Glad you agree with my message! Thanks again for your support. Hugs, Sandra

Mark Woods October 30, 2015 at 12:50 PM Lovely view of richness and in all fairness probably the closest to true contentment that I have read. Sandra Haight November 1, 2015 at 6:52 PM Thank you, Mark. I appreciate your wonderful comment and support. Sandra

Neva Romaine October 30, 2015 at 11:58 AM Hey Sandra, stopped by for a visit. This is a wonderful poem and it actually reveals how rich you already are in love and family - I see contentment here. Excellent writing and best wishes in the contest! Be Blessed, Neva Sandra Haight November 1, 2015 at 6:54 PM Hi Neva, I am so pleased that you stopped by to read my poem and leave such a positive comment. Yes, I am truly blessed. Thank you so much for your visits and support. Hugs, Sandra