John Watt Poet Enclosed Rhyme

My Worth

My worth is not in what I own -
In real estate, or company,
Big car or boat, prized jewelry,
Investments that have grown.

My worth is not in what I do -
The job I work, or what I’m paid
Awards, promotions, deals I’ve made;
How nice the office view.

My worth is not in art I make -
A poem or melodious line,
A bridge or building I design,
Or photos that I take.

My worth exists externally –
In God, my wife, daughter and sons.
My worth is measured in the ones
I love and who love me.

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Gordon Mcconnell March 1, 2020 at 3:41 PM Such a lovely piece John, bringing out the real value of worth with the pen of nice rhyme and lovely flow. Blessings, Gordon John Watt March 1, 2020 at 4:57 PM Thank you Gordon for your poetic eye and generous reply ~ John

Juliet Ligon February 19, 2020 at 10:58 PM A heartfelt reminder of how worth should be measured. I love it. John Watt February 19, 2020 at 11:23 PM Thank you for the kind word, Juliet

Andrea Dietrich February 16, 2020 at 2:27 PM Gonna fave this one!! John Watt February 18, 2020 at 11:07 AM I'm honored ~ John

Gershon Wolf February 15, 2020 at 8:11 PM So true. It's all about our relationships, isn't it? Not just in the end either...all the way through life. Love this write, John! :) Gershon John Watt February 15, 2020 at 8:36 PM You nailed it on the head, my friend. We are a jigsaw piece in some grand puzzle, and we were made to fit with the pieces around us. Thanks for the visit.

Charlie Smith February 15, 2020 at 2:49 PM Profound humility, my friend, well done ... John Watt February 15, 2020 at 8:35 PM Charlie, I thank you for these kind words. As the Beatles once sang, "All You Need is Love". Of course, food occasionally comes in handy!

Sandra Adams February 14, 2020 at 8:58 PM so very true and wise are your words... real wealth is what lies in our hearts... Happy Valentine's day John! John Watt February 14, 2020 at 9:19 PM Right back at you Sandra. Thank you for seasoning the Soup bowl with your lovely poems and comments ~ hugs

Andrea Dietrich February 14, 2020 at 7:21 PM wow, a very profound message and very well expressed, my friend. Happy Valentine Day. Enjoy the night with your wife! John Watt February 14, 2020 at 8:12 PM Thank you, Andrea. Always nice to see your kind and supportive words. Enjoy your day as well!