Best Millionaire Poems
Champagne and wine
Elixirs of the elite's delight
beverages of the upper classes
as they rendezvous and converse
amid soirées decked in elegance
mingling among their
latest art acquisitions
envied, even by the Louvre
The wonderful taste of caviar
In opulent ballrooms, near and far
where aristocrats and fashion find their air
ah yet sometimes I ponder
how the toiling working class
gets through monotonous days
I imagine them after their grind
at the Cox N Bull Tavern
drinking and lapping cheap O'keefe beer
chugging down their boredom
in idle gossip
planning petty crimes
If I were a millionaire…
I could not buy love…nor freedom…
Nor health and happiness…
Nor a good reputation.
I could not buy hope…nor citizenship…
Nor friends, real friends, that is…
Neither time, nor youth’s anticipation.
I could buy cars and houses,
and diamond rings, fine clothes, and vacations,
and travel and other “things.”
But...none of these ”things”
Can bring Joy or Peace of Mind.
They cannot be bought with gold.
It is only through God…
That life’s greatest treasures we find.
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If I Were A Millionaire
If I were a millionaire....
There goes the plaintive cry of a popular song..
What a catchy phrase to incite one to dream on...
In the daily grind of making a living we are mostly blind...
Scurrying hither and thither strapped to the coattails of time....
If I were a millionaire....
Gladly would I sing along the words in that popular song playing in the air...
Heck I can even modify the lyrics as timely proof of my personal flair..
For as a millionaire living happily as in a song, there is time for song and dance..
I need not chase after Father Time for other dreamers will perform to my dance...
If I were a millionaire...
Money worries will not cloud my style of living in the sunshine and at the beach...
I can daily sing merrily and dance freely, carefree and unfettered in relief...
I will have countless friends for company and none shall I turn away hastily...
Even fair weathered friends and their friends can be part of my happy family...
If I were a millionaire...
With my carefree living ways, all songs and dances and frittering time away...
There comes a time when I should stop the live music and take stock some day...
For there is a millionaire, bless his kind soul at 82, who most wisely did demonstrate…
For true and meaningful happiness, spread some wealth and aid the poor desperate…
If I were a millionaire…
My gold and wealth I should rightly share with those in need somewhere, anywhere…
Cut the music, stop the song and dance for urgent help and assistance are sorely needed there…
After all is said and done, even one such as I, must surely pause at the pearly gates at St Peter…
I wonder and I fidget and fret, when the time comes, shall I bypass or shall I be welcomed to enter…
If I were a millionaire….
To the final end, will I still be one through the gates of Heavens or am I cursed into the depths of Hell…?
05 Oct 2015
I put money in the stock market, knives were cut sharply
diapers remained unchanged and paper was stationery
toilet paper touched a new bottom, switches were off
feathers were down. the pigs are feeding at the trough
Maurice Yvonne
September 8 2014
Chastuska Me - Poetry Contest
Dr. Ram Mehta
A millionaire,
By now,
I should be.
No thanks,
To haters,
In my family,
And my community.
Big ups,
To all,
Who supported me.
A millionaire,
Yes, it should've happened
By now.
Seven books,
In one year,
And working too, wow!
But no, now,
I had to start over,
From dealing with,
People who I knew,
Dearly who clearly,
Messed over me.
This time last year,
I had no money,
No Christmas gifts,
No home.
But the year before,
I happily walked back,
Through my familiar,
Front door to get nothing,
But the utmost disrespect,
By people who should be,
Attempted murder prime,
Suspects.
People who lied
On my intellect, credibility,
Talents, and gave me hell,
Because with gifts God,
Treated me well.
I will say again,
Whoever and wherever,
thank you to my true
Friends and family,
Not at home, you see.
How in the world would
A sucess end up with so
Much tragedy? Well, it
All happened to me.
I see all of this now
As part of a testimony,
A temporary tragedy,
Which permanently
Uplifted me. Yes, indeed!
A millionaire,
By now,
I should be.
Distribution
In fifty countries
Globally and counting,
Made it to major
University libraries.
Monroe, LA,
No thanks to thee.
No thanks to many members of
My family and community.
Thanks again to those who
Really truly supported me.
Thanks so much to God
My true deity.
A millionaire,
Soon I will be.
The poverty, abuse,
And racism that
Once cursed me
Will forever be erased.
I thank God finally,
For being in a better place.
A millionaire,
I will be.
Not because of me
But what God wrote in my destiny.
copyright 2012- Nicole S. Brown- All rights reserved.
Most everyone would like to be a millionaire
Which accounts for the record lottery sales
A win will get you short-lived publicity’s glare
Reality will take the wind out of your sails.
Everything about your life would be changed
As folks would look at you in a different way
Your children might act as if they are deranged
And, don’t be surprised if your hair turns gray.
Then, everything would change in your attitude
As you learn there are things money can’t buy
Like desirable peace, happiness, and solitude
There’s a limit to the adventures you can try.
So, my advice is, be happy with what you’ve got
Make the most of time, abilities, and resource
Riches are victories won, battles you’ve fought
And coming to your end with no tawdry remorse.
Written May 24, 2022
A devious insurance man named
Max, became a billionaire,
Many moons ago, was only known
As a millionaire,
Now in express mode to become
A trillionaire,
An innocuous looking man knocked
On this billionaire’s
Door, said he was a Tax Officer who
Dealt with non-payment of taxes,
Being a bit of a nerd, the rich man
Immediately collapses,
The taxman asked, do you know
Why I’m here,
No, but it is to do with
My money I fear,
Seems you don’t understand,
Take my advice, stop thinking of
It as your money, it is now ours.
For on your tax returns we have
Spent months days and hours.
IF I WERE A MILLIONAIRE
I WOULD HAVE No TIME TO SPARE
I WOULD GO ON A WORLD TOUR
FROM BRAZIL,LONDON TO IBIZA
STRAIGHT TO L.A,NEW YORK,VEGAS TO AFRICA
WOULD HAVE VISITED DIFFERENT STATES
WOULD LOVE TO DINE WITH BILL GATES
IF I HAD ALL THE POWER,
I WOULD VISIT THE EIFFEL TOWER
I WOULD GO TO DISNEY LAND
WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE BEATLE BAND
WOULD OWN EVERYTHING I LIKE
CHOCOLATE BARS,DIAMOND RING AND A BIKE
IF,IF AND ONLY IF I WERE A MILLIONAIRE
I WOULD BE FLYING HIGH IN THE AIR.
When Politics is preferred over Economics this condition happens.One feels sorry for the young and poor;however,the rich,the elite and the politicians are eating biryani and drinking whisky,waiting for their UK visas to be expedited.India became secular and Pakistan non secular.India is way ahead of Pakistan.As usual,they never discuss zafar supari and najeeb sultan type people eating up
all the money.The exponential growth in Pakistan's population which exerts tremendous pressure on resources.Bhutto says We will eat grass,even go hungry,but we will get one of our own Atom bomb now enjoy Economic Crisis. Note.Najeeb Sultan Millionaire & Zafar Gold Khan Billionaire are you HAPPY??
Oh how I wish I were in that position.
If I was picked by John Beresford Tipton
to be granted a one million dollar check.
Can reality get past the bottleneck
of an imaginary situation?
Is there such altruism in this nation?
That classic show of fifties television
might be quite popular in this modern day.
Michael Anthony, come over right away!
Bring that million dollars immediately.
You are just the right person I want to see.
If Mr. Tipton wants to help somebody,
won’t you please turn his attention towards me?
IF I WERE A MILLIONAIRE
I WOULD HAVE No TIME TO SPARE
I WOULD GO ON A WORLD TOUR
FROM BRAZIL,LONDON TO IBIZA
STRAIGHT TO L.A,NEW YORK,VEGAS TO AFRICA
WOULD HAVE VISITED DIFFERENT STATES
WOULD LOVE TO DINE WITH BILL GATES
IF I HAD ALL THE POWER,
I WOULD VISIT THE EIFFEL TOWER
I WOULD GO TO DISNEY LAND
WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE BEATLE BAND
WOULD OWN EVERYTHING I LIKE
CHOCOLATE BARS,DIAMOND RING AND A BIKE
IF,IF AND ONLY IF I WERE A MILLIONAIRE
I WOULD BE FLYING HIGH IN THE AIR.
Wears untidy clothes in a school,
Geez he’s a guy who can’t be so uncool.
Has everything but can’t be ill boastful.
Secretly good mate who seem to be thoughtful.
Bad kid when he’s mad.
Bet he’ll never ever make you so sad.
Doesn’t even care of his skin…
Has it all but can’t be overacting.
Sitting with royals in a city,
Making all things little bit easy.
Though he may vary from the others…
Never hear bad things when he utters.
Simple as someone else…
Easy to get along with everyone else.
Like him for being do down to earth,
Rich kid who has all humbled wealth.
Nobody from my hey-day
good enough to play
in today's NBA
That's what they all say
I say that's because now it's 'all work'
a 'day-at-the-office' mentality, like a clerk
but with multi-millionaire salaries and perks
based on individual stats, instead of unselfish teamwork
Time to pay a small fortune to see
a Chicago Bulls victory
Five tall, newly wealthy men
Running around a court
in $10,000 shirts shoes and shorts
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NBA stands for National Basketball Association, America's
top professional league. The Chicago Bulls are one of
the teams in the league. The average player's salary today
is in the neighborhood of $6.5 million per year. In the early
1960's the average salary was about $15,000 annually.
When an exciting new venture presents itself for your investment
Research the situation and seek outside advice before buying in,
Before signing on the line seek independent, expert assessment
Restrain yourself from going into partnership with any close kin.
The pressure to capitulate in what seems the perfect opportunity
Can be overwhelming when it comes from your family or a friend,
But always keep in mind that your loss will be a burden in futility
If your “nothing can go wrong” adventure comes to a bitter end.
written June 19, 2021
If you want to be a millionaire in 30 days
start with a penny and double it everyday.
At the end of 30 days
you will be amazed.
Day 1. .01 + .01 = .02 cents
Day 2. .02 + .02 = .04 cents
Day 3. .04 + .04 = .08 cents
Day 4. .08 + .08 = .16 cents
Day 5. .16 + .16 = .32 cents
Day 6. .32 + .32 = .64 cents
Day 7. .64 + .64 = $1 dollar & .28 cents
Day 8. 1.28 + 1.28 = $2 dollars & .56 cents
Day 9. 2.56 + 2.56 = $5 dollars & .12 cents
Day 10. 5.12 + 5.12 = $10 dollars & .24 cents
Day 11. 10.24 + 10.24 = $20 dollars & .48 cents
Day 12. 20.48 + 20.48 = $40 dollars & .96 cents
Day 13. 40.96 + 40.96 = $81 dollars & .92 cents
Day 14. 81.92 + 81.92 = $163 dollars & .84 cents
Day 15. 163.84 + 163.84 = $327 dollars & .68 cents
Day 16. 327.68 + 327.68 = $655 dollars & .36 cents
Day 17. 655.36 + 655.36 = $1,310 dollars & .72 cents
Day 18. 1,310.72 + 1,310.72 = $2,621 dollars & .44 cents
Day 19. 2,621.44 + 2,621.44 = $5,242 dollars & .88 cents
Day 20. 5,242.88 + 5,242.88 = $10,485 dollars & .76 cents
Day 21. 10,485.76 + 10,485.76 = $20,971 dollars & .52 cents
Day 22. 20,971.53 + 20,971.53 = $41,943 dollars & .04 cents
Day 23. 41,943.04 + 41,942.04 = $83,886 dollars & .08 cents
Day 24. 83,886.08 + 83,886.08 = $167,773 dollars & .16 cents
Day 24. 167,773.16 + 167,773.16 = $335,546 dollars & .32 cents
Day 25. 335,546.32 + 335,546.32 = $671,092 dollars & .64 cents
Day 26. 671,092.64 + 671,092.64 = $1,342,185 dollars & .28 cents
Day 27. 1,342,185.28 + 1,342,185.28 = $2,684,370 dollars & .56 cents
Day 28. 2,684,370.56 + 2,684,370.56 = $5,368,741 dollars & .12 cents
Day 29. 5,368,741.12 + 5,368,741.12 = $,10,737,482 dollars & .24 cents
Day 30. 10,737,482.24 + 10,737,482.24 = $21,474,964 dollars & .48 cents
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30 Day Total = $42,839,673 dollars & .95 cents
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I attempted to create a mathematical poem...poorly,
and I miscalculated the final total. Maybe one day I'll correct it.