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The Greater Treasure

What motivates you, O noble man, To seek your fortune among the damned Earth’s glories, the seat of utmost desire, Seeking riches in the muck and mire. Find riches pursuing happiness, I say, Peace and calm the soul will inspire Fortune not by commodities measure, Contentment brings a greater pleasure. Characterizing the eulogy of life well-lived, 'Tis over, what remains but treasure Garnered in years of amassing wealth, Passing it on, an ill-gotten, unearned pelf. Better, I say spending time, with stealth, Pursuing the virtues of excellent health. Written September 22, 2022

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Michael Tor

Date: 9/23/2022 12:54:00 PM

So very true your words Milton. Thank you for sharing this great thought of yours put into words. All should read this and learn from...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/23/2022 1:22:00 PM

Thanks so much, Michael, for being a faithful reader of my jottings. You will never know how much I appreciate your thoughts, comments, informative narratives, and friendship here on the Soup.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/23/2022 11:09:00 AM

You can never have too much health!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/23/2022 12:10:00 PM

Ah, so true!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/22/2022 6:56:00 PM

Some very memorable lines here, Milt. I esp. like 'Fortune not by commodities measure' and the first two lines of the poem as well. Timely message. Huzzah! ~ gw

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/22/2022 7:25:00 PM

Thanks so much, gw. This is high praise coming from you! (chuckling)

Jeff Kyser

Date: 9/22/2022 11:22:00 AM

Our men's group is going through the book of Ecclesiastes - a lot of similar lessons to be learned there. "There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God, for apart from him who can eat or who can have enjoyment?"

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/22/2022 12:01:00 PM

Ecclesiastes is such an adventure for a group of men. After you finish it, you might suggest "Song of Solomon." Ha! That should be a blast!