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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

Date: 12/3/2015 7:54:00 AM

Good poem

Emile Pinet

Date: 11/1/2015 1:10:00 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
Date: 11/1/2015 6:49:00 PM

Emile, thank you so much. I appreciate your positive support. Sandra

Judy Konos

Date: 10/30/2015 4:37:00 PM

Very nice Sandra....

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/1/2015 6:50:00 PM

Thank you so much, Judy. I appreciate your visit and positive comment. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

Date: 10/30/2015 2:03:00 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
Date: 11/1/2015 6:51:00 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

Date: 10/30/2015 12:50:00 PM

Lovely view of richness and in all fairness probably the closest to true contentment that I have read.

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/1/2015 6:52:00 PM

Thank you, Mark. I appreciate your wonderful comment and support. Sandra

Neva Romaine

Date: 10/30/2015 11:58:00 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
Date: 11/1/2015 6:54:00 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