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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 Submitted on December 21, 2018 for contest "TINKER, TAYLOR" sponsored by JULIA WARD

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/22/2018 9:43:00 PM

Words of wisdom found here.... G.L. in the contest! ~ Gershon

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/22/2018 10:57:00 PM

Thanks for your vote of confidence, Gershon.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/22/2018 6:39:00 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
Date: 12/22/2018 6:47:00 PM

True, Carolyn. Hopefully applies to their father.

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 12/22/2018 12:57:00 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
Date: 12/22/2018 6:04:00 PM

Thank you so much, Faraz, I am touched by your comment. Most appreciated.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 12/21/2018 3:21:00 PM

Oh bravo! Someone needed to say it and you've summed it up well.

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/21/2018 5:35:00 PM

Thank you so much, ML, for your most appreciated visit and comment.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/21/2018 10:31:00 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
Date: 12/21/2018 11:22:00 AM

Absolutely, Kim. Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment.