by Carol Gioia

Created on: January 22, 2009   Last Updated: May 24, 2011

When we were young, in love and poor,
with nothing much to lose,
you went to work and didn't mind
the holes in your old shoes.

Smiling you said, "No need to cry,
what we have money cannot buy."

Years went by, our family thrived,
the love between us grew,
prosperity became a way of life,
as all our dreams came true.

Humbled by your success,
you gave to others generously,
asking nothing in return,
the best things in life were free

Now we're in our twilight years,
living frugally, as when we started,
your shoes are old and tattered;
the laces worn and knotted.

Smiling you say, "No need to cry,
what we have, money cannot buy."

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