Those Worthless Things
You can't take them with you58 total reviews
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello Jaybird, how wise you are. I think a lot of what I will be leaving behind and yet, as you say, does it matter? The trouble is they hold memories, but will mean very little to those who inherit. You have written yet another good poem, good form and meter and give the reader much to think about. Well done - warm regardds Dorothy x
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Hello Jaybird, how wise you are. I think a lot of what I will be leaving behind and yet, as you say, does it matter? The trouble is they hold memories, but will mean very little to those who inherit. You have written yet another good poem, good form and meter and give the reader much to think about. Well done - warm regardds Dorothy x
Comment Written 15-Oct-2021
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Good point, Jaybird, I agree that you can't take it with you, no matter how hard you try!
I have no family and very few friends so they will not want what I leave behind, that's for sure! So, I hope everyone heeds your warning and reads this gem of a piece!
Have a wonderful day, Jaybird,
Jesse
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Good point, Jaybird, I agree that you can't take it with you, no matter how hard you try!
I have no family and very few friends so they will not want what I leave behind, that's for sure! So, I hope everyone heeds your warning and reads this gem of a piece!
Have a wonderful day, Jaybird,
Jesse
Comment Written 15-Oct-2021
Comment from Eternal Muse
Yes, you are right - there are a lot of things more valuable than material wealth - love, friendship, commitment and much more.
Don't spend your time searching for wealth,
or things we have to leave behind.
Seek love and friendship, guard your health,
ennoble both your soul and mind.
The old saying goes: "Can't take it with you." It is so true. Some people are so stuck on accumulating money, they forget about humanity and kindness. I've met the kind.
A wonderful thought pondering poem. Thoroughly enjoyed - thank you.
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Yes, you are right - there are a lot of things more valuable than material wealth - love, friendship, commitment and much more.
Don't spend your time searching for wealth,
or things we have to leave behind.
Seek love and friendship, guard your health,
ennoble both your soul and mind.
The old saying goes: "Can't take it with you." It is so true. Some people are so stuck on accumulating money, they forget about humanity and kindness. I've met the kind.
A wonderful thought pondering poem. Thoroughly enjoyed - thank you.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2021
Comment from Teri7
Jaybird, Thank you for this very well written and so very true poem you have penned. I think it takes is aging and realizing our friends are more worth to us than possessions. Thank you for sharing. blessings, Teri
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Jaybird, Thank you for this very well written and so very true poem you have penned. I think it takes is aging and realizing our friends are more worth to us than possessions. Thank you for sharing. blessings, Teri
Comment Written 14-Oct-2021
Comment from patcelaw
Too often people think that the best thing the can pass to the next generation is things, however, I feel that the best things we can pass on are a good legacy, good memories and the values that lead to respect from others.
Patricia
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Too often people think that the best thing the can pass to the next generation is things, however, I feel that the best things we can pass on are a good legacy, good memories and the values that lead to respect from others.
Patricia
Comment Written 14-Oct-2021
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Incredible poem, Jay, and so full of excellent advice. You, amongst all on FS, have lived a life far longer than any here, so you know what is worth holding on to and what is best left behind. Love and friendship is what we should all aim for. I love your poetry, dear Jay. Well done. Love and hugs, Sandra xxx
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Incredible poem, Jay, and so full of excellent advice. You, amongst all on FS, have lived a life far longer than any here, so you know what is worth holding on to and what is best left behind. Love and friendship is what we should all aim for. I love your poetry, dear Jay. Well done. Love and hugs, Sandra xxx
Comment Written 14-Oct-2021
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
We all are disappointed when words or actions of others are not as expected. Sometimes, being ignored by friends, or failure at work, gives us a feeling of being worthless. As if this is not enough we run after worthless material objects.We ignorelove, relationship and what matters in life. I enjoyed your words of wisdom. Thanks for sharing!
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We all are disappointed when words or actions of others are not as expected. Sometimes, being ignored by friends, or failure at work, gives us a feeling of being worthless. As if this is not enough we run after worthless material objects.We ignorelove, relationship and what matters in life. I enjoyed your words of wisdom. Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 14-Oct-2021
Comment from Paul McFarland
Some really good stuff here. Advice that we could all benefit from. Very good rhyme scheme and meter. The last stanza really ties things together.
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Some really good stuff here. Advice that we could all benefit from. Very good rhyme scheme and meter. The last stanza really ties things together.
Comment Written 14-Oct-2021
Comment from jenintorre
I really enjoyed reading this poem. It gives such good
advice. Unfortunately I am a hoarder, I wish I wasn't.
Another great poem from you. Keep them coming. All the best. Jen
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I really enjoyed reading this poem. It gives such good
advice. Unfortunately I am a hoarder, I wish I wasn't.
Another great poem from you. Keep them coming. All the best. Jen
Comment Written 14-Oct-2021
Comment from palmart
Great teaching class about life! Your point of view is definitively wise and open our eyes to see what really matters. I heard a saying a bit laconic but real and direct; "coffins have not pockets", indicating that we cannot leave this life with anything material. Thank you very much for your master (and wise) teaching class! Have a wonderful week! God bless you!
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Great teaching class about life! Your point of view is definitively wise and open our eyes to see what really matters. I heard a saying a bit laconic but real and direct; "coffins have not pockets", indicating that we cannot leave this life with anything material. Thank you very much for your master (and wise) teaching class! Have a wonderful week! God bless you!
Comment Written 14-Oct-2021
