11 February 2007

Rich and Poor Always

there will always be 'the rich' and 'the poor'
for 'wealth' is not only having money
there is talent, intellect, and good looks
and those who are able to be funny

some will have one or more in quantities
that others are fated to have not
by the natural unluck of the draw
you have little choice in your lot

you must make the best of your assets
while trying to hide all your flaws
creating your desired conditions
and accepting such natural laws

do make a friend of perspective
to allow you to endeavor undaunted
those you envy aren't necessarily wealthy
just because they had something you wanted

stephenhurleysmith
11feb2007