Live Less Than You Earn

Think twice first
Before you buy something; 
Do you really need it? 
Or would you only like it having? 

Never must one be envious, 
Competing against another; 
Budget hard-earned income, 
To grow, thrive and prosper.

Never become shopaholic, 
Be a wise spender instead; 
Having no ways and means, 
Control what's in your head.

There is no easy money, 
Never become luxurious; 
Gold rings and bracelets
Pile up loans so serious.

Learn to be content, 
Long not for too much riches; 
Look for enough assets
To have no liabilities.

Make the right decisions, 
Instead of the wrong turn; 
Save cents for the future, 
Live less than you earn.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Sands Avatar
November 17, 2016 at 8:09 PM
Wise Advice, Bernard. Well put into words.
Asuncion Avatar
November 17, 2016 at 8:32 PM
Thanks, Heidi, for your unwavering support.... God bless...
Michelle Avatar
November 17, 2016 at 5:30 PM
Haha, so true! I love this poem, such wonderfulcraft you have penned here! :)! Have a wonderful rest of your day! <3 Juli-Michelle.
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November 17, 2016 at 7:35 PM
Thanks, Juli-Michelle.... Your comment means a lot to me.....
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