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The Billionaire
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The Billionaire |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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The Billionaire I know a man who ventured here From far across the sea In search of a life of freedom And opportunity He came to this great country With nothing to his name And built a mighty empire Of endless wealth and fame So rich is he that everybody Envies his success Watching him and recognizing What they don't possess His treasure is spread all Across this fruitful land From California to the east coast He has riches in his hands Three sons who all have character Worth more than any gold And a daughter much more precious Than any jewel you could behold The eldest son has always had Unmatched integrity The second son is full Of love and generosity The third son has inner strength Convictions and beliefs His daughter in her youth Has proven courage beyond defeat All these traits were handed down From a father to his young A product of his suffering And all that he had done And all this wealth he gave his children In the form of love As he built into their characters The attributes above Three grandsons are now positioned To be the next in line To inherit traits their grandfather Will surely leave behind Three generations of wealth That simply can't be ranked Much too great a treasure To be held in any bank Elizabeth Santos |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
I like this - it's very genuine and a great testament to those who use wealth wisely.  K |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Severn, Thank you. Just wanted everyone to meet my family. I'm very proud of them all. Elizabeth |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
Elizabeth, wealth is often held by those with smaller bank accounts. ------------------ Lorene Yesterday is history, tomorrow just a mystery. And if today is good to me, it will beat the heck out of day before yesterday! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Ohme, I know, one of the reasons i've always considered myself wealthy! Thanks Elizabeth |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Excellent, Elizabeth, as always This is a rich family indeed!------------------ It's not the love you fear, but the fall from the height~Edwin McCain |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
What a wonderful family, Elizabeth! True wealth that doesn't fade away! Excellent poem, too! ------------------ Denise |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Prolific, that I would declare. Terrific, that I know is there. And specific is the marvels bed, Glancing out the water shed. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
A wonderful family from a wonderful Mom. ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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ThUnDeRkYsS Senior Member
since 1999-09-23
Posts 727Wisconsin |
Beautiful poem Elizabeth... and nice message Of all the "wealths" in life there are the greatest ones are "those" by far The ones that have no "worldly" measures but bring to us the greatest pleasures The "richest" of the "rich" can see the greatest "wealths" are always free. ------------------ Life is what you make of it... Not what you let it be |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Nice to hear about someone who does not let wealth and success go to their head. Liked it Elizabeth! |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Your poetic ability alone makes you wealthy beyond words, Elizabeth. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all for the kind remarks I've savored each and every one But we're not rich by far in funds The Billionaire was just for fun When I first read this verse to them The laughter poured at the very notion But as I continued with the rhyme The tears and hugs flowed like an ocean Elizabeth |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Very nice - True wealth lies in the love of and caring for family... |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Great poem Elizabeth! ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
A loving family is a treasure indeed! *S* Well done! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
A loving family is a treasure indeed! *S* Well done! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Pepper,Nan,And Suthrn, Thank you Elizabeth |
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