Category Archives: Affluence



Wealth Haiku

What power drives them?
Why do they grope for more, more!
How much is enough?
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Posted in Affluence, Death, Greed

Alms—For The Love Of God!

Throw some coins into that beggar’s cup
Even if the sod’s an addict drunk—
The act’s plain virtue.
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Posted in Affluence, Greed, Illusion, Poverty

Need Vs. Want

In order to remain alive we need
Some living space, nourishment, water, air.
But mere necessities are trumped by greed—
Not needs, our wants become destructive snares.
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Posted in Affluence, Greed, Vanity, Wisdom

What’s The Matter With Me?

Look, we’ve got a house at the beach
Paid for! Good pensions and no debt—
Our three educated kids, each
Pulls his own weight, beloved assets.
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Posted in Affluence, Family, Pain, Wisdom

Gevalt!

Truth told, most of our mail is pesky junk.
“Vote for me,” “Buy this,” “For god’s sake, send cash.”
The bills, of course, can instigate a funk,
And greeting cards a lush amusing splash.
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Posted in Affluence, Greed

You Can’t Make This Stuff Up!

Though I’ve never liked his politics, Don,
Down at the paddle tennis courts, is not
The worst of men. The dogs adore him, conned
By biscuit treats he issues on the spot!
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Posted in Affluence, Local Color, Politics, Vanity