Don't Need Money And Power

 

By Bud Lemire

I don't need a lot of money, and I don't need any power
Just give me a good book, great music, and a shower
Great friends by my side, satisfies me
I never understood the rich, so I let it be

I've never had a lot of money, and I'm glad to say
I see the things the rich people, will never see any day
I don't need a lot of money, and I certainly don't need power
Nature is my friend, every bird, creature, and every flower

I don't like control, equality is my thing
A sunrise, sunset, and what each day will bring
Just a warm sunny day, at my favorite spot
Something cold to drink, when it's too hot

Too much money and too much power, isn't good for the soul
Why, there's something missing, it's like a deep dark hole
I'm more rich, because I have less
As long as I can get through, any mess

You guessed it, I'm for those who struggle to get by
They're the ones, who know life before they die
I'll admit, I've never been rich, and that's okay
I didn't have a hard life, but I struggled in my own way
Just enough money to get by, I enjoyed the little things
The love in my life, guided me as it pulled on my heartstrings

©Jan 29, 2025 Bud Lemire

                      Author Note:

The greatest power you'll ever have, is the love you share with
others. The friendship you give and receive from others. The help
you give to those who need it. Either by just visiting with them,
and showing compassion and understanding, or a good deed they
needed help with. You don't need a lot of money, and with all these
qualities, you already have all the power inside, when you have Love.

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