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Money Buys Happiness… I Think NOT!
Contributed by
Rose
on
Monday, 4th November 2002 @ 12:30:00 PM in AEST
Topic:
Lifepoems
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“Money makes me happy”, a co-worker stated
As we were ending our workday last week
Our thoughts turned to the lottery of winnings rated
Many at the jobsite pay into this rating, wealth they seek
I opted not to do this, although, it’s ok once in awhile
I rather just play for fun, for money is not my fortune
Oh, yes, it does pay the rent and some bills on the due pile
And the food, car expenses too, but money goes to a different tune
As mine does too. For I know the basic necessities of life we need
But does the financial issue really make one real?
Not for me. I need the basics yes, but true wealth isn’t currency greed
More so my soul from within, the person inside, is the real deal
All the money in the world, still wouldn’t make me true
If you are not happy from within, then all of that wealth is a façade
To hide the sadness of what is tangible, this is you
How unfortunate, for money is necessary, for it will not applaud
With those who live, and love it, instead of respecting its nature
I have nothing, or little value of material things in life
My inner self is what is important, my soul does mature
Those that like to buy the happiness of others, surely cuts like a knife
Or buy their own, isn’t really any means of life at all
More like that they are already at war within themselves
Long before money came along, and when it did, they fall
How I do believe it’s the root of evil, yes it is, just waiting on dusty shelves
For that weakened one of the soul, to love and live in money
And fall to the false hope of friends and family alike
No reality, their hearts cry, like bittersweet honey
Those that see thru it, say for you to take a hike
You; not understanding why your money they do not want
If given in sincerity of pure form
Then it’s greatly accepted, without any doubting taunt
But then again, when is it really right, or the norm?
Money, we need it, but to love it, and live it?
No, necessity yes, being true inside, as I hope my path will see fit
Amber Rose Yeager – November 3, 2002
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Rose
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2002-11-04 12:30:00]
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Re: Money Buys Happiness… I Think NOT!
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by LOWMAN613 on
Monday, 4th November 2002 @ 01:55:11 PM AEST
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Rose I know what you mean those who have it use it or throw it away,To them having it all is'nt enough they always want MORE!!!
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Re: Money Buys Happiness… I Think NOT!
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by spaceotter on
Monday, 4th November 2002 @ 04:08:21 PM AEST
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| I've been on both ends of the spectrum in my life and saw no real difference made by money, except maybe more clutter and worries. I'm happy in my middle to upper lower class existence. I have my family, myself and my loves in life. You're right on the money on this one. Pun really wasn't intended. |
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Re: Money Buys Happiness… I Think NOT!
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by Jenni_Kalicharan on
Tuesday, 5th November 2002 @ 07:00:24 AM AEST
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Great write, Amber....so true....Money can never compensate for love or happiness....
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