I asked the Elder for his sage advice
Hoping his reply would be concise.
What is the greatest prize I can attain?
What possession will insure the greatest gain?
Is it money I should most desire?
Can I rely on riches to inspire?
Should I covet power, land or fame,
Or prowess in some manly sporting game?
What is the key to minimizing strife?
What would most insure a tranquil life?
The Elder simply looked off into space
With no expression telling on his face.
"The answer is no complex thought or rhyme
The greatest treasure you possess is time."
I loved the poem! The closing lines are superb...so much wisdom...this goes into my poemlist.
Another wonderful poem from a rich, fertile mind. A delight to read.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Wow! Great poetry, Richard Lackman. You may like to read my poem, Love And Iust. Thank you.