The Rich Man, the Poor Man

The rich man had one reason to smile,
The poor man only had a million...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kendrick Avatar
April 14, 2023 at 8:21 AM
Good one. Yes, sometimes a person can get caught up in making or earning money and if they are gaining in that area it makes them smile. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
Deschler Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 9:57 AM
Thanks, Sara, for dropping by my page, as well. I appreciate it :)
Goldsmith Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Few words with much said. So True. Smiles are free so give them away.  Have a blessed day............
Deschler Avatar
May 1, 2023 at 6:13 AM
Thank you, Paula :) :)
Gasun Avatar
April 4, 2023 at 12:55 AM
Great wisdom-filled write my dear poet friend Kelly. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs
Deschler Avatar
April 27, 2023 at 9:56 AM
Thank you so much for reading, my dear friend. Hugs :)
Roper Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 6:13 PM
Well said,
Deschler Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 10:26 AM
Thanks, Eve.
Rose  Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 6:04 PM
I agree, a grateful heart suddenly acquires richness of spirit and soul, by just appreciating, nice one Kelly
Deschler Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 6:54 AM
Thank you for your kind comments, as always, Rose.
Turner Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 2:58 PM
Much wisdom in these lines, Kelly.
Deschler Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 10:01 AM
Thank you for reading, Daniel.
Y. Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 2:18 PM
Hi Kellly, I like this form and you did it justice with your well-written write. You said much in a few words. Good wordplay. Enjoy the rest of your day and weekend. Alexis
Deschler Avatar
April 22, 2023 at 9:54 AM
Hi Alexis, thank you so much for your kind comments on this poem... I hope you are having a wonderful weekend :)
Theraven Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 2:17 PM
Kelly, 'Only had a million' Just gave me another reason to smile. -Richard
Deschler Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 4:44 PM
Thank you, Richard... I am so glad you did enjoy this poem :)
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