To be a Nobelman or pauper?
As I stand here in my Sunday best
I can reflect on the things I've achieved as I look at my family crest
As I stand her wearing all the clothes I own, I'm greatful for the things I've done ... And what I've shown
Looking at the image in the mirror, the gold around my neck and the rings on my finger ... I see the wealth and my contagious figure
Looking at the image in the mirror, I see the aged face and hunger inside .. A starved belly, an empty purse ... But a sparkle inside my life wasn't a curse
My finery, gold buttons, the class I reside
Carriages to work and servers by my side
My tattered cloth and lack of wealth
Walking to work and guarding my Heath
But watch my family ... We've laughed
I've lived
My headstone will be large and casts a shadow in the land ... It' says here lies a Nobel man who had riches and was grand
I may not have a headstone but it won't matter ... Il be In my family's heart and memories .. My ashes can just scatter.
Ria Richardson
Sat 7th May 2016 07:12
Thank you Lynn... I value your comments xx