Poor

When you are poor you do not shine
You stink like a corpse
And the kids do not want to hang out with you.
They avoid you like black cats.

Reviews

[Twilight]

More accurately, perhaps; they fail to recognise your shine.? So blinded are they, by the shallow superficial veneer of poverty?

Far more important, to shine in other ways; through acquired wisdom and self-confidence.

Be yourself, not an evaluation based upon mere monetary worth; and don't become a mind slave - to worship of the money tree.

[a_methyste]

I agree with you.

[Twilight]

Good to know.

[Lisasview]

Sadly that is the way many that are poor feel but truthfully one can shine even when poor... I can think of many that felt bright (like a star) inside and that shine stayed with them...poor or not..
There are alway going to be mean kids...bullys...
Lisa, now in Spain

[a_methyste]

The psychological side of a phenomena is very important. I appreciate those kind of people a lot. They are gifted.

[Lisasview]

For sure…
Lisa

[Ballpark Frank]

Many of us can relate I'm sure. I certainly can. Most kids in my grade had parents who were together and nice cars and stuff. It's hard.

[a_methyste]

Yes absurd and hilarious situations in action. Reality gets absurd sometimes.

[Davidgeo]

There is a song by a fellow named Louis Cole (and friends) called "when your ugly" (no one wants to talk to you). I think it's a fantastic song and if I understand your writing I think you might agree with me.

[a_methyste]

Yes I agree with you, when you are ugly nobody wants to talk to you unfortunately. I will check the song. Stay well my friend.

[Davidgeo]

Did you check that song out?

[a_methyste]

Yes I did. It was very meaningful. I liked it a lot.

[John Sullivan]

Like others have said, it's been my observation that kids are terrible, at least until they know better... but I've been poor too... lotsa thoughts. Anyways, cheers

[a_methyste]

Thank you for the support. Let better days come. We deserve them. Hugs and love my friend.

[Relic]

I always wonder if kids look back at their cruel behavior and regret any of it. With age comes maturity, but even adults can be cruel as you've mentioned below. I know, I've been there.

[a_methyste]

Me too. I encounter this behaviour very much. We are imprisoned on economical social ranks. I miss the friends I could have had.

[Poetic Beauty]

Kids can be cruel without understanding

[a_methyste]

I see this behaviour in adults too.

[Poetic Beauty]

That is true as well.

[Re-Pete]

unfairness sucks. sad and telling. well described.

[a_methyste]

Yes it does.

[emmajoygreen]

They'll learn when they leave home and have to manage their own pocket linings.
Finely expressed hurt and isolation.
A case of 'don't mock my lack of shoes, I've not mocked your lack of empathy'
In fact, black cats can disappear into the darkest night, knowing little or nothing about purring for joy and kindness plus, they can spit.

[a_methyste]

I agree with every word you have said. Thank you for stopping by and reading. Hugs and love.

[emmajoygreen]

For once, someone has indirectly told me I was or am right!!! Thank you, my friend. :) Take care, smile and keep going with your heartfelt words, please.

[a_methyste]

Thank you dear for the nice words. I appreciate them.

[emmajoygreen]

Waving good night.. and whispering 'you're welcome' .

[a_methyste]

Good night dear. :)

[emmajoygreen]

At least ten long thank yousssssssss :)