On Poverty

Deprivation is a great teacher
Empty cupboards and growing weeds

Cause the soul to stir
To disdain idle chitchat and merriment

Lessons learned transform the spirit from sand to granite
Conversely, dissipation and luxury turn lives to shards

Always getting one's way leads to the house of destitution
Too much milk and no meat
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Herfurth  Avatar
January 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
So, totally, true!
Herfurth  Avatar
January 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Oh.
Bertin Avatar
January 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Yeah, could be so. I grew up a rich kid, but our family's fortunes waned. I have had to adjust myself.
Eslinger Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 9:45 PM
Much to think through. Effective pen,
Bertin Avatar
April 6, 2021 at 5:31 PM
Thanks Sally :) Sorry, I replied so late, I didn't see this until now.
One Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 7:08 AM
Some great lines of wisdom here..
Bertin Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 3:09 PM
thank you...Silent One.
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