Paula Goldsmith Poet Free verse

Our Claim To Fame

What is our claim to fame,
maybe money, things, toys or a great career?
Money can be good then fought over when we die.
Things come and go,
making us happy and sad.
Toys like a new car,
did we really need it?
A great career,
to tell the world what?
I am someone.
Am I working myself to death but why? 
Our claim to fame has a price,
how much are we willing to pay?
It would be better if we could say,
“death approaches but we have no regret ~
when God questions us, we will stand erect”
I am a simple person wanting God's favor over me.

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I Am Anaya September 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM Paula the last stanza my favorite, these things we try a figure out on own may not be the right choices, and being aware of God's judgment in the end, is all that matters. A poignant write, Bol! Paula Goldsmith September 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM Thanks for reading and writing. Glad you found my "Our Claim To Fame" to be, A poignant write. Fame can come with a high price tag. It is all about God's judgment in the end. I hope I will pass. Have a wonder/blessed day writing away...........

Hilda Greenhough September 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM This is a very meaningful poem. Thank you for these words of guidance. Paula Goldsmith September 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM Thanks for reading and writing. Glad you found my "Our Claim To Fame" write to be, a very meaningful poem. I enjoyed writing this one. Fame can come with a high price tag. Have a wonder/blessed day writing away...........

Victor Buhagiar September 23, 2025 at 4:56 AM There is a love and simplicity luring in your heart. Paula Goldsmith September 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM Thanks for reading, writing and for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed my "Our Claim To Fame" write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Fame can come with a high price tag. Have a wonder/blessed day writing away...........

Kim Rodrigues September 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM I am a simple person wanting God's favor over me…yes, says it all…and how we love one another too! xx Kim Paula Goldsmith September 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM Thanks for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Our Claim To Fame" write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Fame can come with a high price tag. Have a wonder/blessed day writing away...........

CayCay Godwin September 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM Simple life of no regrets sounds like everything to me!! I really like this, Paula, it is truth laden. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Paula Goldsmith September 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM Thanks for reading and writing. Glad you found my "Our Claim To Fame" write to be, truth laden. A simple life is the best kind. Riches here will not last. We need the riches for the Golden Gate. I enjoyed writing this one. Fame can come with a high price tag. Have a wonder/blessed day writing away...........

Len Gasun September 20, 2025 at 7:52 AM Our claim to fame has a price... I love the wisdom your lovely poem brings my dear poet friend, Sara. I enjoyed reading from start to end and the last three lines are my favorites. Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you and your poetry. All the best always. Hugs Paula Goldsmith September 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM Thanks for reading and writing. Also thanks for your, All the best always. Glad you enjoyed my "Our Claim To Fame" write and my added wisdom. I enjoyed writing this one. Hugs... Fame can come with a high price tag. Have a wonder/blessed day writing away...........

Shadow Hamilton September 20, 2025 at 6:06 AM I always think that as poets we will make our place in peoples memories our words will live on hugs Shadow Paula Goldsmith September 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM Thanks for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Our Claim To Fame" write. I hope as writes our words will live on as memories for our readers. Hugs... Fame can come with a high price tag. Have a wonder/blessed day writing away...........

Valsa George September 19, 2025 at 11:37 PM Your humility will be counted when you stand at the Golden Gate. Earthly riches can't give us long standing success or joy. Inspiring thoughts, dear Paula. Paula Goldsmith September 21, 2025 at 10:40 AM Thanks for reading and writing. Glad you found my "Our Claim To Fame" write to be, Inspiring thoughts. Yes, the riches on earth will not last. We need the riches for the Golden Gate. I enjoyed writing this one. Earthly fame can come with a high price tag. Have a wonder/blessed day writing away...........

Paige Hind September 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM Great attitude- Paula Goldsmith September 21, 2025 at 10:36 AM Thanks for reading and writing. Glad you found my "Our Claim To Fame" write to be, Great attitude. I enjoyed writing this one. Fame can come with a high price tag. Have a wonder/blessed day writing away...........

sara Etgen-Baker September 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM perfect, Paula, especially the last three lines...they spoke to me...have a blessed evening, Sara Paula Goldsmith September 21, 2025 at 10:35 AM Thanks for reading and writing. Glad you found my "Our Claim To Fame" write to be, perfect. Also glad you enjoyed my last three lines. I enjoyed writing this one. Fame can come with a high price tag. Have a wonder/blessed day writing away...........

Sara Kendrick September 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM Yes, our relationship with God is the most important one in our life. Sometimes people fight over or argue over the most unusual items when the last parent dies. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K Paula Goldsmith September 21, 2025 at 10:32 AM Thanks for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Our Claim To Fame" write. Yes, God should be first. I have seen more fights over things when people die. So Sad... Fame can come with a high price tag. Have a wonder/blessed day writing away...........

Abdullah Alhemaidy September 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM Very interesting and enjoyed read! A favorite poem!! The last line is so great!!! Paula Goldsmith September 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM Thanks for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Our Claim To Fame" write. I see FAV??? WOW!!! You just made my day a happy one. Thanks... Glad you think my last line is so great!!! Fame can come with a high price tag. Have a wonder/blessed day writing away...........

Kevin Leake September 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM Our claim to fame can be costly Paula Nicely written Enjoyed it Kevin Paula Goldsmith September 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM Thanks for reading and writing. Glad you found my "Our Claim To Fame" write to be, Nicely written. Also glad you enjoyed reading. Fame can come with a high price tag. Have a wonder/blessed day writing away...........

Dr. Vandana Sharma September 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM Truth that we all face, and then ponder later on! Paula Goldsmith September 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM Thanks for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Our Claim To Fame" write. Yes, in life there can be many things we can ponder. Fame can come with a high price tag. Have a wonder/blessed day writing away...........

Paula Goldsmith September 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM Our Claim To Fame ~ Date Written:9/19/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet.........