Do we know what heavens lie
Beyond those which we create for ourselves
Toiling to caress all that mortal wealth can acquire
Pushing aside that which is more precious.
Forage on with meaningless tasks if you must
Avoiding those to be held so dear
Putting distance between you and your loving child
For fortune and fame so fleeting.
You treasure that which lasts so briefly
Misguided steps divert your moral path
Placing that which is corporeal above what is sacred
Leaving family and friendships to suffer and drown.
Set opulence and copiousness in their proper place
Share abundance with those living in stark scarcity
Rekindle your union to spouse and child
For nothing in this world can be taken with you.
There it is…treasuring what can’t be taken..exactly..<3
Thank you so much Lady Day. Part of what I see wrong with the world is that it is so driven by the need for money and material possessions that we forget what is truly important, friends, our families and our children, none of which should be taken for granted. Thanks again. Dom