Poem / “Rich Mans Gold”

in poetry •  8 years ago  (edited)

“Rich Mans Gold”

Source: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/gold-vortex-andrada-anghel.html

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Carrying the torch of humanity
I stared into the eyes of this cage,
Beautiful walls encaved with gold.
I imagined a brighter place,

As we walked, we talked for days,
Handcuffs surrounding my wrist,
These walls I paved.
Knowing no poverty I sneered,
Staring outside at you,
I asked you here,

the walls stayed bright,
And the gold was swayed,
But looking back at you, you refused,
Shaking your head,
You wanted no part,
Of the life I led.

Nights I spent within these walls,
Admiring the gold, I was prison to these thoughts,
Unhappiness brought grief,
And with every thought of your life, brought relief,
But freedom of gold,
was to much to hold,
So instead I stayed
To live within these walls,
For the rest of my days.

By: Ben (HelpingOthers)
6/30/2017

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Thank you for reading my poetry, I have alot more stuff coming, alot of diffrent Ideas i’d love to explore.

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Great work .

Thanks ^_^

All lines you wrote so beautifully. When you said "Nights I spent within these walls" you conquered me for sure. Very much nicely written and post more for us! =)

Thank you, wasn't sure what to write about today :P glad you liked it