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A villanelle for a creative writing class and a poetry class.

Prosperity

Every year, max-out your I.R.A.,
So that you’ll be wealthy in times of need.
Start putting money aside.  Now!  Today!

Learn to live within your means.  Start today.
Don’t buy on credit trifles you don’t need.
Every year, max-out your I.R.A.

Manage your credit, but keep debt at bay;
Debt is a trap from which you’re seldom freed.
Start putting money aside.  Now!  Today!

Don’t let falling markets scare you away;
Think like a farmer buying bargain seed.
Every year, max-out your I.R.A.

Diversify assets in every way.
Study finances and investing.  Read!
Start putting money aside.  Now!  Today!

Don’t procrastinate; your future’s today.
This is about security, not greed.
Every year, max-out your I.R.A.
Start putting money aside.  Now!  Today!
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