Alexis Y. Poet Free verse

The Search For Wealth

Many seek to find riches or a big pot of gold.
Money can provide stability and fix one's credit.
One’s children wouldn't have to struggle to 
just survive.
However, riches don't bring happiness. 
That my friend doesn't require wealth.
Invest your time in things that matter. 
Living from paycheck to paycheck is 
uncomfortable,
Especially in these trying times, many are
out of work.
Sometimes I feel like Cinderella in need of
a fairy godmother,
To come and make my life all better ( I want 
the prince on the whole nine yards).
But that's not reality; I must create a 
positive narrative in my own reality.
That's why I make every effort to stay 
positive no matter what.
In the things that really matter, I think I'm 
a millionaire.
If I actually become one materialistically,
I hope I don't lose myself in the process.













Alexis Y.
01/24/2021

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Harry Horsman January 24, 2021 at 7:50 PM Last two lines Alexis really stand out as thought provoking, the questions within the poem that you answer, i believe many of us also have asked. But the poem is so important it needed to be written, and you have done a splendid job of it...

Gershon Wolf January 24, 2021 at 5:28 PM 'In the things that really matter, I think I'm a millionaire!' -- Bravo, Alexis. B/c in the long run, nothing else matters except 'the things that matter!' -- Nothing else at all. Cheers, Gershon

Mystic Rose Rose January 24, 2021 at 3:05 PM Alexis with a beautiful heart of awareness like yours, I don't think you would every lose your head over such things. You are a woman of substance, I can feel it in every word you penned here. Blessings.

Constance La France January 24, 2021 at 2:43 PM Alexis, great write, I enjoyed it a lot, I feel like Rapunzel in the tower, but there is not prince coming to my rescue so I have to depend on me _Constance

Michelle Faulkner January 24, 2021 at 1:18 PM So true, when you are rich in things that matter, life is always better - and if you ever do get the big jackpot, I'm sure you would not lose yourself :)

Victor Buhagiar January 24, 2021 at 12:57 PM Having money is not something to be shunned, so long as you remember those in need. ~~

Jennifer Proxenos January 24, 2021 at 12:23 PM Hi Aleixis, it is only when there is a tragedy in a family that families come together, not always mind you. Another thing, if one becomes very wealthy overnight they forget their old friends and start with drugs and dregs. If you ever became a millionaires, you will always remember your poetry gang! Wealth doesn't make a person, humility does. Hugs and blessings. Jennifer.

Arturo Michael January 24, 2021 at 11:27 AM It would be good to know what you would do...a question left unanswered...get rich and find out...

Jan Allison January 24, 2021 at 11:17 AM thought provoking piece Alexis, I know one thing for certain, I have my family around me and my health and for that I am truly the wealthiest woman around... my hubbies cancer was a huge wake up call for us!:-) hugs jan

Vijay Pandit January 24, 2021 at 8:13 AM A stunning write to behold as a model for life well lived. Powerful sentiments my friend--wealth is never the agent of happiness. Be the proud millionaire in things that matter, Alexis. So well said.