Many items are treasured Family photos and heirlooms All irreplaceable and Understandably loved They bring memories That stir a peaceful soul Tears, too, flow as we Think about those gone before These are good thoughts All very emotional Very acceptable Part of our humanity We are encumbered with desire Seeing beautiful Things We naturally would like them Shiny new trucks and cars The latest fashions Clothes, shoes and outerwear Advertising for jewelry is tempting Five gold jangles looking good With blue jeans and a tee shirt Will look very nice with formal wear And the cost as advertised Is a little over 45 thousand dollars So many distractions Tempting our desires What do we really need? The feeling of belonging Opportunity to succeed The feeling of belonging These are the important things Along with accomplishment Everything else is superficial Still we are human Bow to temptations, but Finally resolve with love Stanski on May 19, 2020 ^