Do you think we’d see the light if sunshine cost the wealthy something or would we live in blackest night outside the gate and out of sight?
“Mo money! Mo money!” the chant heard from within a choir sings the liturgy forgiving those who sin
Breathe it in; a line of lucre one snort will get you high like a woman who leaves you wanting more never quite satisfied
Your estate must have a bunker with an atom bomb proof door; don’t forget the bullets and the hardware in the drawer in case they come to get you, those hoards of wretched poor
‘cause money makes the world grow round addicted rich all wanting more snortin’ spoils while on the march the opiate of the oligarch.
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photo: Roman Abramovitch’s yacht (the world’s largest private yacht – left) parked next to the Qatari royals at St. Barts.)
I was born during year four of the reign of Emperor Tiberius Claudius on the outskirts of the empire in Brooklyn. I married my high school sweetheart, the girl I took to the prom and we were together for forty years until her passing in 2004.
We had four kids together and buried two together. I had a successful career in Corporate America (never got rich but made a living) and traveled the world.
I am currently retired in the Tampa Bay metro area and live alone. One of my daughters is close by and one within a morning’s drive. They call their pops everyday.
I try to write poetry (not very well), and about family. Occasionally I will try a historical piece relating to politics.
:-)
How much is enough? No amount of wealth is ever enough, it seems. The Russians have replaced the Divine Right of Kings with the Divine Right of money. Spot-on, Frank.
Best wishes, Pete.
How much is enough? No amount of wealth is ever enough, it seems. The Russians have replaced the Divine Right of Kings with the Divine Right of money. Spot-on, Frank.
Best wishes, Pete.
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