Money Vices

Money has functions four
Exchange, value, deffered costs and store
It adds to more power in life	
For more wealth, luxury and pride
Gold and perfume are assured
And our family future is secured
Yet more is aimed with lotto tickets
Put debit and credit cards in pockets
As most gifts are given in cash
And shopping is never a rash
Friends multiply as riches are abounding
But some try wicked dealings
With no thinking, no self-esteem
They can’t do right it seems
Cluttered mind, few do illegal vices
And render life fully febrile
Some of them forget past struggles
As they venture in race for more money
Their  family life bungles
Till bad eyesight and bones are creaky
For they  feel “others are better than me”
What sin they are  through
Why do they not choose virtue
Try to be fair with money and family
And keep  themselves up lawfully
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Agustin Avatar
November 5, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
U.D Palawon  Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 12:15 AM
You say it all in just the right words. Money...it's all about money everywhere...:D
Sewumber Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 5:24 PM
True, my friend, Money is everywhere.
Blanca Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 4:16 PM
My friend, money's roots grow deep and strong perhaps too strong to win the battle. Good write.
Sewumber Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 10:54 PM
Dear friend Carlos, It's very deep. You are right. I think it is becoming next wonder of the world. We cannot combat it. Thank you. my friend.
Pandit Avatar
January 19, 2018 at 7:01 AM
Lovely advice in your poem Beejadhur..your words eloquently depict the greed people feel..Kudos for steering to acts of virtue.
Sewumber Avatar
January 20, 2018 at 10:44 AM
Thank you, my friend. If only these people could listen? Thanks for your appreciation.
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