Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

The Rich Man

The rich man is not the one with mounds of money
The rich man works for a living and is proud

He is rich if he can provide for his family’s needs
And able to help out a friend in trouble
The rich man has love in his heart and wears a smile

But the richest man is the one who has raised
Children to recognize what being rich is truly all about



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

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Gershon Wolf December 22, 2018 at 9:43 PM Words of wisdom found here.... G.L. in the contest! ~ Gershon Line Gauthier December 22, 2018 at 10:57 PM Thanks for your vote of confidence, Gershon.

Carolyn Devonshire December 22, 2018 at 6:39 PM Indeed, this seems to be true for friends who have been lucky enough to have children. Not all of us were so blessed. Enjoyed your poem, Line! Have a Merry Christmas. Line Gauthier December 22, 2018 at 6:47 PM True, Carolyn. Hopefully applies to their father.

Faraz Ajmal December 22, 2018 at 12:57 PM What a wonderful poem this is, I absolutely love the deep message it contains, it is a masterpiece and certainly a fav for me. Well since it is 22 December today, so I wish you a merry Christmas and a really happy new year Line Gauthier December 22, 2018 at 6:04 PM Thank you so much, Faraz, I am touched by your comment. Most appreciated.

M. L. Kiser December 21, 2018 at 3:21 PM Oh bravo! Someone needed to say it and you've summed it up well. Line Gauthier December 21, 2018 at 5:35 PM Thank you so much, ML, for your most appreciated visit and comment.

Kim Rodrigues December 21, 2018 at 10:31 AM A truer statement there never was. Bob Cratchet’s kid with “God bless us everyone” even in his turmoil. Fathers, biological or adopted, have the responsibility to teach the next generation, to lead by example, to show kids what is truly important! Nicely done, Line! Line Gauthier December 21, 2018 at 11:22 AM Absolutely, Kim. Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment.