Thursday, March 20, 2008

Money, money, money


Money is an interesting commodity
It separates people into different classes
Those who have and those who don’t

It motivates much of the social ills
In our society: robberies, scams, crime
Drugs, wars, prostitution and more

Yet it is necessary for daily survival
Food, shelter, warmth, transportation
Education, health care and clothing

I think I would like a barter system
Where we all helped each other
And traded services in a community

Tell me how you feel about money
Is it okay to spend what you don’t have
To get in debt or should you save it all

Be selfish and hoard all that you have
How much should you help others
Does God deserve your contribution?

Money can represent security, power
Pride, greed or charity, benevolence
It should not motivate who we are