Roger White Poet Free verse

Integrity

Your ego will deceive you,
Integrity never will.
On Wealth
The wise man said to a poor peasant: I will make you wealthy. 
Of the three riches I offer, what do you wish as wealth? 
Gold and many servants
Wisdom and many followers
Integrity and many enemies
The peasant contemplated, then answered: 
Integrity, with all wealth comes enemies.
With gold and servants, I will know my enemies when I become poor.
With wisdom and followers, I will know my enemies when I become feeble.     
With integrity and enemies, I will know my enemies because I am honest.
- Roger White

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Ink Empress May 19, 2024 at 2:02 PM What a wise and profound poem this is dear roger! Couldnt have said it any better. Theres nothing that annoys someone that envies you more, than your integrity and inability to be manipulates by their worldly games! I loved this! You have a very deep understanding of life and beyond! Sending you light always