Money

Having money is very nice,
But please heed my advice;
As money is not everything,
That you think it will bring.

Money would buy you a house,
And attract one as a spouse;
But it can never be a home,
If you decide to start to roam.

Money can buy you a new bed,
Even a pillow for your head;
But it will not purchase sleep,
For a good night rest to reap.

Money can buy you a new clock,
And buy shoes for you to walk;
But it will never buy you time,
When you have committed a crime.

Money can even buy a church pew,
Giving a place to sit for you;
But no matter the amount given,
It can not buy you into Heaven.

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright ©2006 Richard Newton Sherrer

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