Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

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 August 29, 2021 at 7:01 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 Mike Gentile August 29, 2021 at 7:11 PM Thanks as always Connie, I agree, love is simply the most important xxoo

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

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

Vijay Pandit August 28, 2021 at 2:27 PM You illustrated brilliantly, Mike, the difference money makes. But money has its own headaches. Mike Gentile August 28, 2021 at 8:07 PM So true! Thanks Vijay!

Heidi Sands August 28, 2021 at 12:55 PM I love this Mike. I have never been a materialistic person. :) Mike Gentile August 28, 2021 at 8:07 PM Thanks Heidi, Happy Saturday!!