Paradox

The rich man sups his Cognac
As he sits and relaxes
Complaining in his mind about
The level of his taxes,
Congratulates himself 
On the amounts
Secreted away in
Offshore Accounts,
Wines and dines his Advisor
Just to show his thanks.
The poor man shows his gratitude 
For his local Food Banks.
Both profess Christianity
Which seems an oxymoron
Or are the Camel and eye of needle
Out of date and long forgotten.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Volumes Avatar
July 27, 2023 at 4:34 PM
Well lets put it this way Terry, there are more people wishing they were rich than there are , people wishing they were camels that could fit through the eye of a needle. .............. Loved the poem.
Ireland Avatar
July 28, 2023 at 8:11 AM
Thanks SV - says a to fr civilised man though
Bauer Avatar
May 15, 2023 at 12:35 PM
another wise observation from you, terry! i enjoyed...
Ireland Avatar
May 18, 2023 at 6:44 AM
Thanks ilene
Turner Avatar
May 15, 2023 at 5:43 AM
It all comes down to God's grace, Terry. A pleasure to read you this morning.
Ireland Avatar
May 18, 2023 at 6:44 AM
Thanks Daniel. I keep remembering a quote from James Thurber, I think it was from The Bat That Got The Hell Out Of It (???) "by decent minds is he abhorred who makes a Babbit of the Lord"
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