I played all my cards.I took a chance.Let the wheel spin—where it ends—will be my fortune. If I win, I’ll play again.If I lose,whatever happens to me—will be my fault.No one else is to blame. I went for broke;the joke’s … Continue reading The American Dream: I’m All In
“In our earthly existence,we’re only here for a lifetime,it’s painful in the beginning,and more so in the end.” By: ElRoyPoet, 2022 The Wounded Shall Be Healed “Just because you hate your life, it doesn’t mean you have to make mine … Continue reading Life Happens In Between
When I look back on my life, I can no longer recognize myself. How did I get to this point—it must’ve been a slow process—the surrender of my dignity. One day you wake up and you no longer have an … Continue reading I Didn’t Notice You
“She asked him, ‘How much are you selling the eggs for?’The old seller replied, ’25 cents an egg, Madam.’She said to him, ‘I will take 6 eggs for a dollar and a quarter or I will leave.’The old seller replied, … Continue reading Keeping Up Appearances
How about this year, instead of pursuing the same old vain ambitions, such as wasting our time and money on self improvement—we look outward instead? How about if we try, to make a difference for somebody else—who is not able … Continue reading A New Year’s Resolution
Don’t disrespect your teacher,and don’t believe the hype.You will have a jelly brain,if you fall for all of them. Stay in school and don’t drop out,Unless you want to end upWith peanut butter on your mind. Spanish Translation No faltes … Continue reading All My Rhymes Are Lame
Everybody’s talking, About making it through the storm. But, what if the storm rages on, And the only thing that will save you, Is the seaworthiness of your vessel? If you have a fully stocked yacht, You’ll probably keep afloat. … Continue reading The Perfect Storm
Money can’t buy you love, But you can buy more time. Beware because sometimes, Fun time morphs into a hell of a time; Especially when you’ve run out of money, And can’t buy your way back home, To freedom. Spanish … Continue reading Indebted
Me being perfect, Won’t make you feel better, If you’re not more perfect! By: ElRoyPoet © 2019 How to Worry Less About Money Commentary: If I had a nickel for every time a relative has asked me: “why are you … Continue reading Everything Is Relative
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