Sign of the Times

Do you not realize 
 by now
That artistic 
   expression 
   has a very slim chance 
of 
making 
you 
wealthy 
   The sunlight which pours 
through my window 
   does bring out the poet in me 
The years have come and 
  gone 
   and they have not always been kind to us
      but if we 
continue to create 
   then we will 
laugh once more 
    breathe in the fresh air of eternity
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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O.J. Hunt Avatar
May 20, 2015 at 7:25 PM
Many wise words in this unique gem Matthew! Faving this... Keith:-)
Deschler Avatar
May 20, 2015 at 2:11 PM
Artistic expression still brings many good things with it, even though it may never increase our wealth... The simplest things always inspire the best poems and that happened here. Very nicely penned, Matthew!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 20, 2015 at 9:49 AM
'...a slim chance of making you wealthy,' ain't it the truth! I really enjoyed your summation... you speak the truth, O Wise One! Well done Matthew!! Best Wishes, Keith
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