The Money Thingy

Ole Ollie 'twas told to
look and find fun in it.
Irv's lot was just to get
at least a bit of it.
Well Big Bill, y'all know
says he saw some of it.
Fast Freddie famously
he had a run of it.
While Dizzy Don never
really got done with it.
But lucky me, I got
only the best of it.

Some are born into it.
Others go right through it.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2021 at 8:11 AM
A creative write. Money is just paper and metal. It is what we do with it, good or bad that counts. Have a blessed day writing away............
Callus Avatar
June 18, 2021 at 3:12 AM
Your poem provides food for thought, Greg. For those who work hard for their money it can be a blessing in disguise...they will always know what it takes to make sacrifices and what satisfaction feels like. Those who make money their god will never truly enjoy it. ~ Regards // paul
Gaul Avatar
June 18, 2021 at 5:33 AM
Paul, lotsa wisdom and understanding from you. Always appreciate your visits and poetic sensibility. Thank you.
Dietrich Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 12:38 PM
and those like me have to earn it!!! I enjoyed this, Greg.
Gaul Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 1:37 PM
Money is funny, it brings out the best and worst in us. The toughest thing though is to know when you've got enough. My hunch is you've got a good sense of this.
Kauffman Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 10:28 AM
So true Greg! Money in itself is not good or bad. The way we use it determines how it affects our hearts and the lives of others! It is not wrong to ask for blessings. But we are responsible for the choices we make about using money. And we can make a difference with a nickel or millions of nickels. Congratulations on your win. Like Gary said, your poems always leave me thinking!
Radice Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 2:54 PM
I really enjoyed your fun poem Greg. It made me think (All your poems make me think) :) My own thoughts on money were clouded at a young age as I believed "money is the root of all evil." It didn't make sense to me. Later I learnt that the actual phrase is: "the LOVE of money is the root of all evil." :- Now that did make sense. Cheers - Gary
Gaul Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 5:05 PM
Thanks Gary. Your comments are inspiring in and of themselves. Money has such an umportant role to play in our privileged lives. Just thought a slice of life fun thing might be entertaining. Thanks again.
Kendrick Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 4:56 AM
Creative work. I have know a number of families that one generation worked really hard to acquire wealth and when it is turned over to the children they do go through it but in other families they do not do that. Neither of our parents had very much but they left us a little and no debt to pay off but they gave us so much more than money. I don't know if I have done as well with my children or not. I hope I have instilled in them some good Christian principles. Thanks for your visit to my page.
Gaul Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 5:38 AM
Sara, thanks ever so for your personal and thoughtful comments on how money has effected your family. It's so different for everyone, yet it impact lives greatly. I'm sure you've done an excellent and moral job with your family. Cheers.
Turner Avatar
June 11, 2021 at 4:34 AM
If you want to feel rich, simply count the things you have that money cannot buy. This is a fun read, Greg.
Gaul Avatar
June 11, 2021 at 5:48 AM
Daniel, now there ya go...I should've put that into the poem. Oh well. Thanks for the visit and comment. Looking for the fun.
Hankins Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 8:21 PM
I liked your poem a lot, Greg. A lot of truth in it.
Gaul Avatar
June 11, 2021 at 5:51 AM
Appreciate your stopping by, always do. Just a bit of bladerdash sprinkled with a touch of truth. Not all the truth, just a touch. Have fun dear bard.
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