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I Once Was a Wealthy Man

And I had a lovely wife

I once had a prestigious job

Where I worked long hours

And rarely saw my lovely wife

I once had a bank account

Where I hoarded my pennies

As if they’d follow me to heaven

I once had a massive home

With many rooms and stairs

And hallways that led to nowhere

I am now at last a happy man

Who has many friends

And I live a simple life

I once had a lovely wife

But I once was a wealthy man

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Mar 12, 2010
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