Poverty Brings So Much

Michael Degenhardt on Nov 2, 2008

Tags: faith, forgiveness, God, Hope, inspiration, pockets, poverty, religion, riches, sin

Rich is not defined as money, but so much more.

I come to you with my pockets empty
My hands are outstretched and open
With no shoes upon my feet, I walk to you
And offer a mere shell of a man, myself
I neither am nor was ever perfect, I sinned
Sorrow for those, but still I do again
Yet, I come to you with hope and prayer
I suffer poverty of integrity, show me
Lead me to the truth of self, of light
Inspire the goodness that may dwell
In the temple of my being, where resides
A flicker of hope as instilled by your virtue
I can remain with pockets empty
But in your presence, I am rich

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aisaellis on Nov 2, 2008
another very good poetry from you..
Lena Brown on Nov 2, 2008
Beautifully written! Great flow and nice read, truly heartfelt. You always write from your heart and that makes for better understanding. Please never change your writing style as I can truly appreciate it!!

Lena
Will Gray on Nov 2, 2008
Well said, my friend. I once was a wealthy man and now I am less than wealthy, but doing fine. I am much happier now than as a man of wealth!
Kimberly Lee on Nov 2, 2008
Very well said Michael. great flow, just beautiful. Kimberly
Darla Smith on Nov 2, 2008
Money isn’t what makes a person truly happy. It’s being with the ones you love. Love is what makes your life complete.
TLRoach on Nov 2, 2008
very good
Ruby Hawk on Nov 3, 2008
Spoken with faith and love. She is a lucky woman. Best wishes, Ruby
Loreta Dorington on Nov 4, 2008
Very true. Money is not the only thing that make us feel rich.
gabbic1219 on Nov 7, 2008
u are truly gifted w/ the way you write!nice strong poem w/ a great meaning!money can not buy happiness…

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