We Unfortunate Rich

Poor people have so few worries
   And they're never in much of a hurry
As we, on guard day and night against theft
   Else our vast fortunes ~ bereft
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Bush Avatar
January 27, 2020 at 2:31 PM
Indeed it's true. The rich have to hurry to get more and more. Poor make due with what they have...or not.
Wolf Avatar
January 27, 2020 at 6:21 PM
You spoke the truth there, Jean! :) Gershon
Somadas Avatar
January 25, 2020 at 5:52 AM
Poor people have only one worry..their stomach..when it is full, there comes hundreds of worries..Great insight.. Profound.. with some fun as usual..
Wolf Avatar
January 25, 2020 at 10:41 PM
You are absolutely right... Where's that next meal coming from gnaws at them. Thanks! :) Gershon
Chiri Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 7:38 PM
Lol you do make me laugh with your wittiness!;)
Wolf Avatar
January 25, 2020 at 10:40 PM
Aw, thanks for your encouragement, Brenda! Cheers, Gershon
Proxenos Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 8:50 AM
Can understand your point of view - well penned. Blessings, Jennifer.
Wolf Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 12:38 PM
But can you dig my point of view, baby?! LOL. ~ Beatnik Gersh
Rodrigues Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 8:45 AM
So that’s how you know the poor from the rich. The poor are never in a hurry and the rich rush about...hmm, something to think about!
Wolf Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 12:37 PM
Really, so true, Kim... The old rich used to be able to idle away their time, their wealth secured physically from robbers. Now with so much wealth 'online,' the newly rich are as frantic as can be trying to safeguard it---and I, a rich retired teacher (non-union, who never had any benefits) ought to know! LOL. Thanks, Gershon
Krutsinger Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 8:14 AM
Hilarious! Well done. Bravo!
Wolf Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 12:34 PM
Appreciate your enthusiastic response to my 'Rich Man, Poor Man Lament!' ~ Kawasaki
Horsman Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 3:32 AM
I totally agree with your words here, Gershon, written many poems on the same theme,
Wolf Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 11:50 AM
Hey, thanks for the support, Harry. Write on! Best wishes, Gershon
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