I am a rich man - I have much wealth
I’m also fortunate to have good health
I’ve worked so hard all my life
To provide for my family and my wife
We live in comfort and have a nice home
Money to choose where we roam
Money to buy clothes and fancy food
And for all of these, I have deep gratitude
So why do I have this hole in my heart
When I feel in society I’m playing my part
I’m considerate to others and love my wife
So why do I feel there’s more to my life
There’s a voice in my head - I think it’s the Lord
A message so strong it can’t be ignored
Follow the commandments day to day
But I’ve already done that I hear myself say
I have so much in my world of riches
Whilst others live in dirty, damp ditches
The Lord’s voice rings out loud and clear
Give up your riches, freely with no fear
Sharing your wealth when you have so much
Really is the perfect touch
To give to others who have so little
That is what will solve this riddle
We enter this earth with nothing at all
Hoarding our riches is our downfall
The act of sharing is the greatest gift
Don’t live a life of constant thrift
You can’t take it with you
And there’s the clue!
And the heart of this lesson?
The real riches lie in heaven
Joanne C Hicks copyright ©️ Pembrokeshire Poet
3rd October 2025
Author of Eloquent, a collection of poems, available on Amazon now!
