Broke, but rich in love
Thank the Lord God above
For this I merrily think of
When the bills are mounting
The creditors continually collecting
The interest rates rapidly accruing
The car falling apart and rusting
My body aging and hair graying
The house needing a good painting
The air conditioner strangely squeeking
The food in the refrigerator quickly going
Our insurance premiums surprisingly growing
All of these concerns and cares do continue
Nevertheless when I happily behold you!
My stresses fade and my day is now made
All heaviness of heart is replaced with gladness
All sorrow is swallowed up with your radiance
Your smile soothes my soul and makes me whole
Your touch transcends my troubles and renews me
Your gentle words comfort and tenderly nourish me
Lifting me to a much higher place full of divine grace
Reminding me that God above will surely let me taste
The promised land as I daily embark to see His face
With steadfast patience and faith run this lifelong race
My darling with you I can endure everything and boldly chase
My noble dreams and desires with burning unquenchable fire
Delighting in you as we together walk hand in hand through
Trials and tribulations, no matter our socio-economic station
Because unconditional love sustains and brings transformation
Therefore I rejoice in my inner wealth, not outward accumulation.
Paul F Davis – author of Poems That Propel the Planet and several other books
