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Oh how you glisten, Your encrusted top-- Just listen for the dainty pop Out of the fire and onto my plate-- What a wholesome loaf of fate. Sing for your supper, Write for your dinner, If you can't Make the dough this time, I guess you'll be thinner. The upper crust, no muss, no fuss, Day old bread in the bin with the dust, Crumbs flung in disgust- to peck at, The People made to bow, as fowl, consuming their pittance. Try and run away with the Milk and a spoon-- Cast off into an Ocean of milk, but the small ship sinks with nothing but a spoon To row through all the cream. Drown the milk in chocolate, and maybe it'll be sweeter to choke down past the lumpy chunks.
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Apr 8
Apr 8, 2026 at 9:45 AM UTC
Buttered Toast
Most days are an empty worn Out house On 1300 south block It sees all the wealthy From Costco to it's front door - If, you heed the need. No one pays attention Or spends on empty houses with broken boards for steps or bed springs to sleep on. Most walk by thinking something like, That house did it to itself. To get to where it is. But they would be dead wrong. It takes years for a house to empty out Because of neglect from all sources, for a time, For misfortune, no matter all the life inside. This was a yellowbird house proud to be built. People, a cat or two, maybe an obedient dog walked in and out Someone cared enough to put a roof on It thought complete. Some people are like empty houses, Neglected, cobwebs and sticky. But, people bleed, that get torn down by so many things. One thing in common though, houses and people are eventually demolished if no one cares. Someone may crash into your car of goods as you exit the fancy box stores that make you think more is better. But then your son collapses at home from an overdose. You, clueless. What were you paying attention to? Just barely 26. What was, your yellowbird home, will now be remembered When the sound you heard of your son's thump as he hit the bathroom floor, as you readied for work. Split in half. Someone dies. You didn't plan on being an empty house now today, did you? So, what will you do about it? Abandoned like an empty parking lot Sorrow the only true begger Grasping for something, A currency To take you back. So stop flirting with birds As they come and go. Time is not for sale.
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Aug 12, 2025
Aug 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM UTC
Time Table
Most days are an empty worn Out house On 1300 south block It sees all the wealthy From Costco to it's front door - If, you heed the need. No one pays attention Or spends on empty houses with broken boards for steps or bed springs to sleep on. Most walk by thinking something like, That house did it to itself. To get to where it is. But they would be dead wrong. It takes years for a house to empty out Because of neglect from all sources, for a time, For misfortune, no matter all the life inside. This was a yellowbird house proud to be built. People, a cat or two, maybe an obedient dog walked in and out Someone cared enough to put a roof on It thought complete. Some people are like empty houses, Neglected, cobwebs and sticky. But, people bleed, that get torn down by so many things. One thing in common though, houses and people are eventually demolished if no one cares. Someone may crash into your car of goods as you exit the fancy box stores that make you think more is better. But then your son collapses at home from an overdose. You, clueless. What were you paying attention to? Just barely 26. What was, your yellowbird home, will now be remembered When the sound you heard of your son's thump as he hit the bathroom floor, as you readied for work. Split in half. Someone dies. You didn't plan on being an empty house now today, did you? So, what will you do about it? Abandoned like an empty parking lot Sorrow the only true begger Grasping for something, A currency To take you back. So stop flirting with birds As they come and go. Time is not for sale.
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I've never wished for fortunes, I've always prayed for better things. I'm happy and contented, Never wanting to live like a king or queen. I've never craved for riches. Why should I waste my time? Possessions are only borrowed. All I want is peace of mind. Money can't buy you happiness Or make your dreams unfold. Your loved ones are your wealth, Not pockets filled with gold. As long as there's food on the table, A roof above my head, I will say thank you, Lord, My life has truly been blessed.
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Jun 21, 2025
Jun 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM UTC
Blessed
Review the code, it’s plain to see It’s open source, for you and me Bitcoin provides an open book You want to see? Just take a look If closed, we couldn’t verify The way it works - or firm supply We couldn’t see the security Or if the code will make us free With open source, we know the rules The inner workings - all the tools So much better than the fiat scheme With changing rules - in the extreme We aren’t all coders, this is true But thousands check the code for you Bitcoin is reviewed, every day It’s open source, and on display Likely the code most analyzed So it performs as advertised And keeps our ledger so secure Review the code, it will endure
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May 3, 2024
May 3, 2024 at 10:19 AM UTC
Review the Code - Bitcoin Poem 097
Don’t delay, just start today This glad message I convey Bitcoin’s here, so act straightway For Bitcoin keeps on growing Money printing never ends For the rich, and for their friends Government just spends & spends While Bitcoin keeps on growing Bitcoin brings deflation’s gains Come break free from fiat’s chains Hold some value that remains As Bitcoin keeps on growing Take some time to sit and learn To store the value that you earn Act right now - this is your turn Since Bitcoin keeps on growing More good people, every day Move to Bitcoin’s better way Get some now, and don’t delay As Bitcoin keeps on growing
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Apr 27, 2024
Apr 27, 2024 at 1:53 PM UTC
Don't Delay (Bitcoin Poem 096)
I think you do not realize that the childhood of the privileged does not make you richer with knowledge - There are people far wealthier than the 1%
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Dec 24, 2021
Dec 24, 2021 at 4:01 PM UTC
The Children of Happy Homes
I asked about a man named Wealth Who lives nearby - just up the street I asked his nearest neighbors About Wealth, and when I could meet The neighbor on the left replied That Wealth was not a friendly guy And since this was the certain case To help us meet - he wouldn’t try And then the neighbor on the right Said “Wealth’s a super friendly man” “Easy to talk to - fun to see” Could we meet?  “We surely can” Both neighbors quick to answer But with such different views It left me puzzled right at first But soon I knew which view I’d use So Wealth and I remain good friends I’m happy that I know him well Get to know this man called Wealth Enjoy his home and with him dwell
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Apr 18, 2020
Apr 18, 2020 at 10:23 AM UTC
A Man Named Wealth (Prosperity Poem 73)
Wealthy people have a knack Of making contributions They don’t let trials get them down But focus on solutions So don’t let anger conquer you Or seek out retribution But seek to take the higher road And offer a solution Of several ways to undertake A problem’s diminution The best by far is simply choose A mindset of solution So cultivate this daily choice There are no substitutions To making it your daily goal To seek out good solutions
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Feb 28, 2020
Feb 28, 2020 at 8:54 AM UTC
Solutions (Prosperity Poem 67)
Is Justice the principles of how a society should function to facilitate the joy and happiness of every citizen? In contrast, has modern law become the powerful and wealthy imposing their demands and expectations on the rest of us? Is law not the principles of Justice? Is law not principles which guide the behaviour of every citizen to facilitate the joy and happiness of every citizen?
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Jul 31, 2019
Jul 31, 2019 at 11:28 PM UTC
Law versus Justice?
They think I'm rich They think I'm wealthy They think I'm a saint That I'm healthy They think that they know What it means to be me Oh no No they don't understand me Not at all They think I'm lost They think I'm drifting They think I've no cause That I'm sinking They think that they can see What it means to be me But they can't even see me Oh no No they don't understand me Not at all
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Dec 31, 2018
Dec 31, 2018 at 8:59 PM UTC
Understanding
Living Gods My God we’re Gods, see no matter what we do we’ll leave behind a legacy, working forward with the tools we’ve got, without getting worked up or caught up realizing that everything’s only energy, which is why we take in stride the fact that we’re modest aristocrats, I mean after all how much money does one man need, I mean we’ve got millions which is plenty enough to live on, plus we’ve got friends who literally have billions, I mean I don’t even need that much, I mean I’m more motivated to feed the needy than dominated by being greed, plus billions is a lot of money I’d even wager to say it’s too much, & I don’t want nor need that kind of responsibility, I mean I don’t even need all the money I already have, don’t really care about jewelry or cars or the name on name brand tags, I just want to be with good friends in good weather eat healthy & live comfortably, plus I’m not impressed with how much you take my interest is more about how much you give back, because true wealth is about having good health in body mind & soul, & giving back to the world in kind is usually a good sign of that, plus I see God’s work more in the Philanthropist than in the Evangelist, & we’re Gods which is why I give every dollar I make from my art back, I don’t need the money I mean I make more on the interest in my saving than I spend on living, plus I’m not having kids & I’m giving everything away to charity when I pass anyways, so when I die please burn my body send my ashes to the sky & donate my money to worthy causes, & don’t ask why just realize or at least accept that it’s all part of The Prophecy that I am and it’s great, because honestly, we’re Gods, & I don’t mean that in any way that’s blasphemous, I mean that in the past there was Isis there was Mercury & there was Horus of course, & we’re the modern day incarnations of greatness shining so bright they can’t ignore us so they ask for us, see the truth is that we are the new Buddhas & you could be the new Zeus ‘cause, energy never dies it just changes form as it always has for all of infinity, & I honestly used to wonder what my roll was, but now I see I’ve been nominated to be the scribe that writes these verses faithfully, so I type away on my laptop instead of throwing back mad shots, because someone’s gotta scribe these vibes so that our legendary lives’ will live in Eternity eternally, & now that I’ve got that out of the way let me get back to what I was saying, about how we’re Man Gods not at all unlike the Pharaohs that used to exist in Rome & Egypt, which makes sense & is appropriate given that one of the kids at the event I was at tonight, wore threads that were from the King of Morocco only difference is there’s wheels on our chariots, and our horses are under our hoods, but we still have Tridents as our emblems, that’s a Maserati reference not that it makes a difference, because when we die our bodies all return to the same essences, saw another guy at that event, which was at a house on The Hampton’s biggest estate property, he wore the Caduceus around his neck, which is the symbol of the God Mercury, it was then that it occurred to me, or rather was reaffirmed to me, that we are all Gods which is not at all odd, given the position that we sit in currently, & I asked him, if he knew what the symbol around his neck meant, & he replied as he stared at me with stars in his eyes “Of course I do, it’s the symbol on the staff of the God Mercury.”, to which I answered, “Yes”, & then he said he made music, after which I told him I write books to leave my mark, & mark my words he’s going to be famous and so will he shout out to Billa, because for those that are chosen to be shown the path is already known in the stars, so if you want to know where I am just look up, & you’ll know I’m always close as long as you can see the sky, & when I’m gone you’ll still have these books Love, because art is the only thing man creates that stands the test of time, plus these body’s we have are not all that we are in this life, we are Love & we are Light & although we might look like mortal kind folk, that’s only our disguise so we can hide from immoral rivals see we’re actually Immortal Idols, & we try to stay humble but it’s tough to stay modest to be honest, when you’re Gods & Goddesses that feel so good you can’t hide the smiles, smile, my God we’re Gods, see no matter what we do we’ll leave behind a legacy, working forward with the tools we’ve got, without getting worked up or caught up realizing that everything’s only energy… ∆ Aaron LaLux ∆ Hamptons July 2018
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Sep 20, 2018
Sep 20, 2018 at 11:42 AM UTC
+ Living Gods +
Living Gods My God we’re Gods, see no matter what we do we’ll leave behind a legacy, working forward with the tools we’ve got, without getting worked up or caught up realizing that everything’s only energy, which is why we take in stride the fact that we’re modest aristocrats, I mean after all how much money does one man need, I mean we’ve got millions which is plenty enough to live on, plus we’ve got friends who literally have billions, I mean I don’t even need that much, I mean I’m more motivated to feed the needy than dominated by being greed, plus billions is a lot of money I’d even wager to say it’s too much, & I don’t want nor need that kind of responsibility, I mean I don’t even need all the money I already have, don’t really care about jewelry or cars or the name on name brand tags, I just want to be with good friends in good weather eat healthy & live comfortably, plus I’m not impressed with how much you take my interest is more about how much you give back, because true wealth is about having good health in body mind & soul, & giving back to the world in kind is usually a good sign of that, plus I see God’s work more in the Philanthropist than in the Evangelist, & we’re Gods which is why I give every dollar I make from my art back, I don’t need the money I mean I make more on the interest in my saving than I spend on living, plus I’m not having kids & I’m giving everything away to charity when I pass anyways, so when I die please burn my body send my ashes to the sky & donate my money to worthy causes, & don’t ask why just realize or at least accept that it’s all part of The Prophecy that I am and it’s great, because honestly, we’re Gods, & I don’t mean that in any way that’s blasphemous, I mean that in the past there was Isis there was Mercury & there was Horus of course, & we’re the modern day incarnations of greatness shining so bright they can’t ignore us so they ask for us, see the truth is that we are the new Buddhas & you could be the new Zeus ‘cause, energy never dies it just changes form as it always has for all of infinity, & I honestly used to wonder what my roll was, but now I see I’ve been nominated to be the scribe that writes these verses faithfully, so I type away on my laptop instead of throwing back mad shots, because someone’s gotta scribe these vibes so that our legendary lives’ will live in Eternity eternally, & now that I’ve got that out of the way let me get back to what I was saying, about how we’re Man Gods not at all unlike the Pharaohs that used to exist in Rome & Egypt, which makes sense & is appropriate given that one of the kids at the event I was at tonight, wore threads that were from the King of Morocco only difference is there’s wheels on our chariots, and our horses are under our hoods, but we still have Tridents as our emblems, that’s a Maserati reference not that it makes a difference, because when we die our bodies all return to the same essences, saw another guy at that event, which was at a house on The Hampton’s biggest estate property, he wore the Caduceus around his neck, which is the symbol of the God Mercury, it was then that it occurred to me, or rather was reaffirmed to me, that we are all Gods which is not at all odd, given the position that we sit in currently, & I asked him, if he knew what the symbol around his neck meant, & he replied as he stared at me with stars in his eyes “Of course I do, it’s the symbol on the staff of the God Mercury.”, to which I answered, “Yes”, & then he said he made music, after which I told him I write books to leave my mark, & mark my words he’s going to be famous and so will he shout out to Billa, because for those that are chosen to be shown the path is already known in the stars, so if you want to know where I am just look up, & you’ll know I’m always close as long as you can see the sky, & when I’m gone you’ll still have these books Love, because art is the only thing man creates that stands the test of time, plus these body’s we have are not all that we are in this life, we are Love & we are Light & although we might look like mortal kind folk, that’s only our disguise so we can hide from immoral rivals see we’re actually Immortal Idols, & we try to stay humble but it’s tough to stay modest to be honest, when you’re Gods & Goddesses that feel so good you can’t hide the smiles, smile, my God we’re Gods, see no matter what we do we’ll leave behind a legacy, working forward with the tools we’ve got, without getting worked up or caught up realizing that everything’s only energy… ∆ Aaron LaLux ∆ Hamptons July 2018
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do you think cloaks of normalcy societal smiles wash away reality - that screens pulled close pious veils drawn means all is well - that children next door from 'respectable' homes aren't used like so much spoil displayed with polish to the highest bidder - what tales do you keep to sleep at night in perfumed air - 'it's far away some hapless child not where I drive with tinted glass they're lower class don't know the Lord mere runts down town where father drinks can't pay their rent make decent wage so sell the kid for sordid nights - - n - o - it happens to tender buds in wealthy suites and poorer shacks in any place and every age from dot to grown they stay unseen stare at their sums are ***** this night sob off to sleep as mother too walks right on by deaf to the screams he wants his due so he will take her brother too 'now be a man' says worm to prince he lies to all most to his face and no one sees and no one hears the silent screams with veil drawn close they look askance and walk on by
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Sep 2, 2017
Sep 2, 2017 at 12:10 AM UTC
with veil drawn
People spend money like water. Especially the wealthy. As water flows downstream, more comes in. But for the poor, they live in a constant drought. The sun is harsh for them so they labor hard to get by. Until more gates open for the wealthy, they will never know the value of a single drop...
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Jul 31, 2017
Jul 31, 2017 at 3:28 PM UTC
Wealth is Water
Mountebanks and madmen And marvelous maidens Populate and pollute politics Which joss sticks cannot chase Or alleviate the electorate In its counter clockwise swirl Down its own bathroom drain. Only morals don’t ameliorate It only exacerbates, enervates Rather than eliminates the pain. The pain is felt by franklins, Never the nobles or magnates; They go on and make play dates With other multi-billionaires In debonair pied-a-terre lofts And scoff at the peasantry While exchanging pleasantries Over gold-laced desserts Thinking nobody gets hurt If they pilfer and pillage Far off village and town Tearing down and razing, With life grazing scorched earth. To the rich, nobody has worth; Voices that implore are muted And garbage-chuted in the press. Nothing to confess, the smile; A mile of porcelainized teeth Made more intense by pretense That importance is impotence In the face of extreme wealth When stealth cease efficacy And delicacy isn’t required. The moral judge is fired. A new wife is squired In hopes a son is sired To take over the empire.
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Mar 20, 2016
Mar 20, 2016 at 5:39 AM UTC
MOUNTEBANKS AND MADMEN
Without asking for more than the simple sweet simplicitys, I am bounded by the same laws and rules for life. No use in explaining the values of eccentricities, We are all tools for the media, for what they strive. A product of the temptation for power over others, we will stay The same forever, entrapped in ice with our sisters and brothers, The silly dreams we have, our pursuits. A tiny bit of concern to the Rich-who live to find the right eyeliner, lip gloss-or the best set of Nine Irons for golfing or business suits. Some day they will Get what they deserve, some day...some day. But too bad for me, some day came a little too late...
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Mar 10, 2015
Mar 10, 2015 at 1:08 AM UTC
Vanity
They wear their wealth like a crown Glittering jewels adorning their kitchen chairs Red leather velvet resting on the sofas Pearls dripping in champagne This lavish mansion is their Kingdom The money their thrones of precious stones Their influence their ermine and silk cloths Their wealth like crowns
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Mar 7, 2015
Mar 7, 2015 at 9:48 AM UTC
Wealth like Crowns
Ordnance of the wealthy, corrupt Sculpting the public image. Garnishing with admiration, cloaking gall. Mass ****** and grand larceny Have to, in some way, come clean in the books. Money is fabricated out of thin air. Know that you don’t know anything. When debt is created, pockets are lined This is the white way in a dark world. When the receipts are missing, the cash is stashed. Black must then become white for the sake of tax. All of this ultimately boils down to charity. Deplorable or reliable, evil or honest Easiest way to wash the attic and eyes of the tax officers. Feigning effigies and respect in the face of media As they donate to those they’ve stolen from with a hearty smile. Neither will recognize, but be eternally grateful the other exists. Just another excuse to wake up in the morning and not feel awful.
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Jul 28, 2014
Jul 28, 2014 at 4:51 AM UTC
Philanthropy