Fool

A fool from his funds

may quickly be parted

an adage which we have all heard

 

But losing his cash,

he’s only just started;

a fool loses more, take my word

 

The one who holds on

to his obstinate ways,

refusing to see others’ views

 

In time he will find

friendly bonds all decay;

what’s worth more than wealth he will lose

 

Author's Note

Just thinking about how we cause many of our own problems.

Reviews

[Will Neill]

Rita, You are so right with this great little poem, most of what we moan about is of our own making, and we are the fools for it. Once again. Good work.
Will

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Will - when will we ever learn?

[redflutterby]

I've always believed you can't take it with you. Material things are great if you can afford them but to sacrifice family, friends and love in the pursuit of money is just plain stupid. True happiness comes from simple pleasures. Excellent write Rita!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Red. I agree 100%!

[Sheila Kline]

We are often our own worst enemy and pay dearly for our pride, or stupidity, or down right foolishness!
Wise is the man/woman who can see where such foolishness will take him/her and correct their path before it is too late!!
A wonderful write Rita! I like the end word rhyme on the last lines.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Sheila. I know people who have ended up unhappy and alone, and they wonder what happened...

[icelandicblue]

Ain't it the truth. We need to be open or we'll die in a room without doors. Great poem.

[Rita L. Sev]

Well put - Thanks Blue!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

You couldn't have said it better... those who get wrapped up in material things eventually lose what is important.

[Rita L. Sev]

I have seen many fall this way... I just don't get it... Thanks so much, Dale.

[Frieda P]

Always a fine lesson to be learned in your fine poetry Rita, must be the teacher in you, well said my friend!

[Rita L. Sev]

Class is always in session... Thanks, Frieda!

[richom]

Wisdom and truth in just a few well-crafted lines. The only thing keeping it from perfection is one syllable too many in the final line. (Just my opinion. What do I know?) The substitution of funds for money in the first line was a great decision.

[Rita L. Sev]

You are right about that extra syllable... I need to take out the "and". I tend to put in lots of monosyllabic words in first drafts, then carve them out when I edit for meter. Looks like I should've kept carving! :) Thanks so much, Rich!

[Angel]

Sad, but oh, so true...
Fabu-tastic write, my sweet friend!!
Wise words for all of us...

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Angel...

[Marie]

Sami Khalil is right--tunnel vision keeps us from seeing what we don't see...and what we don't see is what we should see...

[Rita L. Sev]

Absolutely right.... Thanks, Marie.

[Tom]

Not only will the fool quickly lose his money but he will end up very lonely which is much worse !

A salutary lesson, charmingly penned !

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Tom! Much worse, for sure...