Peter Dome Poet Free verse

Poor But Rich

I may be poor
But yet I'm so rich
I count myself lucky
And so privileged.

I have a roof over my head
And a warm cosy bed
To rest my head.

Although my body is often weak
And I'm in a lot of pain
 My faith in God.
Keeps me sane.

I have enough to eat
Clothes on my body
And shoes on my feet.

I try to live a simple life
But find it hard I struggle without a wife
Or child to call my own.

I am comfortable
And have all I need
I can pay my bills
And money enough to which to feed.

I try to stay focused in what I do have
And not what I've not
Even though to some
It may not seem a lot.

I often give to those less fortunate than me
For such things make me
Truly happy but also sad
For the world is full of want
And also greed wickedness a d bad.

Count your blessings for what you have
For tomorrow it could all be gone
The powers that be are tacking care of that
The rich get richer
And the poor get even more poor
Who knows what's around the corner
Or behind your door.

Be thankful for what you have got
Even if what you do have
Is not a lot.


Peter Dome.copyright.2015.July.

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Alexis Y. July 8, 2015 at 12:24 AM Peter, this is another well written piece. The message of be grateful and thankful for what you got spoke loud and clear.I agree with your words of wisdom. Excellent job! :-)Alexis Peter Dome July 9, 2015 at 8:11 AM Hi Alexis. so good to hear from you my friend. glad you liked my poem. Sometimes we all forget just how lucky we are compared to others.. you are always so kind and supportive. hope you are keeping well. my best wishes as always. take good care Pete.

Anna Hopper July 7, 2015 at 3:43 PM Great, wise words! I can definitely relate and agree 100% Peter Dome July 9, 2015 at 8:13 AM Thank you Anna, so kind of you to stop by. Glad you agree. take good care. my very best wishes. Pete.

Jan Allison July 7, 2015 at 11:28 AM wise words indeed Peter :-) hugs Jan xx Peter Dome July 9, 2015 at 8:14 AM Hi Jan. missed you. haven't seen you around for a while. hope you are ok. Thank you so much. my best wishes. Pete.

Robert Heemstra July 7, 2015 at 11:08 AM I've been told that ever since I was be grateful for you got. I know all to well how sacred life is. Peter Dome July 9, 2015 at 8:18 AM Wise words Robert. thank you so much for stopping by. much appreciated. A lot of people sadly today focus on what they haven't got, many as you know have more than they need. take good care. my best wishes. Pete.