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The Difference Money Makes

Bands of gold, straps of lace
             Is this the difference money makes
Skin is pretty, skin is not
                     with no Jag in the parking lot

Table service with a view
                       the only way to dine for you
Highlights from a chic salon
                   expensive dresses to throw on

Cocktails every night at five
                            the only way to feel alive
Tickets to a Broadway show
                parties with folks you don’t know
 

Hand me downs, ragged jeans
                    what you get with little means
Skin is pretty, unadorned  
                     just as supple, be forewarned 

Canned goods from the Dollar Store
                        matters little what she wore
Needed Meds, to pay the price
                         love will make the sacrifice

Life in tatters, life in gowns
                      superficial smiles and frowns
Bands of gold, straps of lace
             Is this the difference money makes

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Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/29/2021 7:01:00 PM Those who live a superficial life cannot understand that where there is love, there is happiness. This is beautifully expressed Mike. I have lived in both worlds and love really is the answer that makes the difference. Blessings xxoo Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/29/2021 7:11:00 PM Thanks as always Connie, I agree, love is simply the most important xxoo

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/29/2021 6:51:00 PM Thought-provoking 'head-cracker,' Mike. S/b poem of the Day, I say. FAVE for sure Thanks, gershon Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/29/2021 7:09:00 PM Thanks so much Gershon!!

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 8/28/2021 3:56:00 PM Hello Mike Gentile, this is the difference that money makes. I only buy what i can afford and on sale. xxxx-oooo. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 8/29/2021 10:25:00 AM Hello Mike it is the only way to shop. Happy Sunday. Mike Gentile Date: 8/29/2021 5:17:00 AM Thanks Darlene and I shop the sales too!!!

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/28/2021 2:27:00 PM You illustrated brilliantly, Mike, the difference money makes. But money has its own headaches. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/28/2021 8:07:00 PM So true! Thanks Vijay!

Heidi Sands Date: 8/28/2021 12:55:00 PM I love this Mike. I have never been a materialistic person. :) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/28/2021 8:07:00 PM Thanks Heidi, Happy Saturday!!