The real measure of your wealth is how much you'd be worth if you lost all your money. ~Author Unknown
There is a wealth in having deep empty pockets
cause the lessons of hardship
are a knowledge that sticks with you
like a warm hardy stew
you learn to take big bites when you have the chance
life is like that
it is all or nothing sometimes
a bittersweet surprise dessert
that we long to have
but we cannot keep
and we all are hungry for more
so go ahead
and take a big bite
just remember to
thank God for all you have before you
and don't forget to chew with your mouth closed.
©Carrie Van Horn 2019
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
And don't eat with your mouth full, as I used to say to my son to make him groan at my bad joke.
ReplyDeleteI like that one! I remember having 3 boys at the table and they would all be making smacking noises eating with their mouths open! LOL
DeleteYes, having lost everything several times in my life, I learned that my real wealth was in the beauty of the natural world and in things that have no material value at all. Today I walked a golden sunny beach and came home to a glass of wine and nachos and I feel richer than the people in the monster houses that line the beach. Smiles. I love your poem, Carrie.
ReplyDeleteYes that sounds like a richly beautiful day Sherry! 🤩😍
DeleteHumans are made for taking those big bites when we have, that's why it's so hard to live in a word of abundance.
ReplyDeleteI have been fortunate enough to almost always have what I need.... (if not what I craved)
You are so right Bjorn. It is a true blessing you have felt you always have what you need and even more. I feel the same way.
DeleteLove this...the images and the balance of encouragement and caution. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Chrissa! I look forward to reading yours!
DeleteGreat motherly advice Carrie! This could be the home of a family who practiced both frugality and love. I hope that is the case because I can certainly see that.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rob! I am full of motherly advice LOL...and looking at the photo I hope the same.
DeleteDon't eat with your mouthful! . . lol
ReplyDeleteLoved this, Carrie
Thanks Eddie! So glad you joined us this week!
DeleteLearning to take the big bits when we can ~~~ how true. Love the challenge, Ms. Carrie.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Helen. Glad you joined us this week!
DeleteThere is so much power in embracing what we have when we have it.
ReplyDeleteVery true Magaly. So glad you stopped by. I have missed you.
DeleteI feel equal parts encouraged and chided by my Mum ! Very nicely done :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much A. J. :-)
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