Interest Upon Interest

By forest_for_ever

Thu, 20 Oct 2022
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Interest Upon Interest

Interest upon interest

Ever onward, upward grows

Making mountains of cash

Why does it never me glad?

I bade the bank, guard my stash

 

Interest upon interest

Bulging pockets brim with wonga

Hackers, grab, my data gleaning

But what will make me stronger?

My aching soul yearns for meaning

 

Interesting times

Pausing now I take my stock

Of what is false and what is real

Peace not pennies is my rock

It matters that I should feel

 

Interesting times

Bob was right they are a ‘changing

A simple flower growing tall

Not money mountains

Will give me all in all

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Comments

Submitted by David Kirtley on

Good poem, particularly for these monetary times, where we need to find our real values!

Submitted by forest_for_ever on

Thank you.  It's been quite a while since I wrote anything.  I appreciate your kind comments.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

The proverb says, how transitory, how suddenly the pennies and pounds can disappear! No eternal security, and no peace as you say – where your treasure is there  your heart will be also (Matthew 5:19-21) The flowers point to the Source of stability, provision of essentials, and that includes satisfaction (as you have mentioned particularly in helping others).. A good take on the iP. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by forest_for_ever on

Thank you Rhiannon.  I may be older, but wiser now.  The greatest gifts are often free. Grace for one!

 

 

 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Regardless of what some people say, money doesn't bring happiness. Well expressed, Graham.

Cheers, Luigi.

 

Submitted by forest_for_ever on

Thank you Luigi