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I'd Be a Wealthy Man
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I'd Be a Wealthy Man |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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“True Wealth” I wish I had a dollar for every bronc I rode- I’d settle for a nickel for the times that I’ve been throwed, If I merely had a penny for the miles my eyes have scanned, Bill Gates would go on welfare, and I’d be a wealthy man. If heartaches went for dollars, and tears would bring in gold- And I’d got paid for all the nights, I slept out in the cold. If shattered dreams where banknotes, then be assured my friend- That I would want for nothing, and I’d be a wealthy man. Oh, if wealth were only measured, by the scars which I’ve acquired- And the times my mouth and temper have conspired to get me fired. And I was just rewarded for my “riding for the brand”- I’d have more dough than Ross Perot, I’d be a wealthy man. But wealth cannot be measured, by money in the bank- Nor fleeting, foolish pleasure, nor riding broncs that’s rank... If you’d convert to currency the places I have been- I guess that I would rate among the world’s most wealthy men. |
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Systematic Decay Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1301That place with padded walls and funny people in white......... |
How nice...I really like your work, Gunslinger.  ------------------ "Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage." -Billy Corgan- |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
You called the shots right in this one, GS. Ya don't find true wealth in your bank statement....only in your life statement. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
If you had a penny for each smile that you have given. Each soul you've touch, each tear once dried, each friend forgiven. You'd have more worth then you could count, immortality. For each one that you have loved, most freely from your heart. Will pass along the joy they felt, completely from the start. Bless the ones that touch your life, hold fast with what you know. For in the end, rememberance is what we have to show. [This message has been edited by Marilyn (edited 10-28-1999).] [This message has been edited by Marilyn (edited 10-28-1999).] |
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Julie Senior Member
since 1999-08-20
Posts 739Houston, TX |
I echo Balladeer...also would like to say your rhyme scheme is such a delight to read. Another great one. |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Excellent! ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Man Gs, you wouldn't be a bronc buster by chance would you? Another fine read |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This one is most excellent! What a powerful message! Loved it! ------------------ Denise |
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