The Root of All Evil

Money

 

Want it

Need it

Get it

Lose it

 

If only

If only

I was a woman of wealth

 

I’d be

Limitless

Carefree

 

I’d have no regret

 

I’d buy what I wanted

I wouldn’t have debt

 

Why must I squander the dollars and cents?

 

Items I once found essential

Now I look at with distaste

 

Because the more I obtain

The more that I waste

 

The irony of it

The funny thing is

 

It’s the wish to be wealthy

That keeps my wallet empty

Author's Note

Tried something different here.....feedback appreciated! Thank you for reading!!

Reviews

[Rob Santana]

This write here speaks to people everywhere. I think we all have that desire to be wealthy. But with wealth comes many dark days and fake people who wanna show you fake love and friendship. Money IS the root of all evil! Hey persephone...you have a couple of dollars for gas.........

[Persephone]

Haha I do not! Spent it all! LOL Thanks for reading!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

You said it loud and strong... the more people have the more they want... you see millionaires filling for bankruptcy all the time... seems everyone lives beyond their means... it is an ongoing bad habit of every American at least.

[Persephone]

So true! Thanks for reading!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

My pleasure.

[Kaylor Mason]

Quite a paradox, ain't it? "It's my desire for wealth that keeps my wallet empty"
Story of my life too :)

[Persephone]

So frustrating hehe thanks for reading!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Good concept but a little contrived. Write from the heart. if not write from sppontaneous thought or emotion; you are good enough.

[Persephone]

Thanks for reading :)

[Dean]

I've learned to be happy with what I have

[Persephone]

Yes that is an acquired talent I think :) Thanks for reading!

[Jon Roggie]

Love the message.

[Persephone]

Thank you!

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

Not sure that money necessarily makes you carefree in the long run...in every state of being there we are with our old demons to fight. I know, I know...it's just me, have to clarify LOL! You are fabulous and express yourself with ease and grace.

[Persephone]

Thank you Mom I know lol but the grass does seem greener on the other side ;)

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

Sometimes only till you get there and look back over the fence. :/

[pumpkin head]

Very nicely written and expressed

[Persephone]

Thank you!

[Dr. Wood ?]

the title says it all I think, and a crammed wallet in the hands of the wrong person will always be empty

[Persephone]

truth! Thanks for reading!