April 15 – Get Rich and Famous

Hello All. The prompt for today was to write a poem extolling the virtues of something, or someone, while actually exposing your doubts. I wrote about that ever popular pearl of advice – study hard and become rich and famous.

Get Rich and Famous

Grow up young thing,
fly into the world.
Study hard for
success will follow
the money to find
Fame.

Fame
Celebrity
Notoriety
Infamy

The path is well worn,
following the rainbow end.

Grow up young thing,
trek into the world.
Study what you love,
work will follow
the passion to build
Reputation.

Reputation
Integrity
Honesty
Trust

The path is long,
with many intriguing byways.

Grow up young thing,
roam into the world.
Study the smiles around you,
goodwill will follow
the generosity of
Kindness

Kindness
Respect
Empathy
Peace

The path is winding,
and best traveled together.

Grow up young thing,
Set off into the world.
Hand in hand
in hand.


About Meg

Meg travels a lot for work. But sometimes she has time to draw and copy and fold. Favorite drink - TAB, favorite food - Bread, favorite sound - skates on ice.
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