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Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Searching... Subject: WEALTH Matches Found: 233 UPDATE command denied to user 'poetryex_users'@'localhost' for table `poetryex_poems`.`subcnt` "THE TWEED RING, 1868", by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: The great moguls of gotham! Their proud purses Last Line: Sleeps in the throttles of this ruthless three Subject(s): "depressions, Economic;income Tax;money;social Classes;tammany Hall, New York City;tweed, William Marcy [boss] (1823-78);wealth;" Recessions;caste;riches;fortunes A BALLAD FOR CHRISTMAS-TIDE, by GEORGE MURRAY (1830-1910) Poem Text First Line: There is a story that hath oft Last Line: Can bridge securely o'er! Subject(s): Christmas; Evil; Heaven; Hell; Lazarus; Poverty; Wealth; Nativity, The; Paradise; Riches; Fortunes A BALLAD OF QUEENSLAND, by G. H. GIBSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh! Don't you remember black alice, sam holt Last Line: To the end of the chapter of fate. Alternate Author Name(s): Ironbark Subject(s): Envy; Luck; Memory; Nostalgia; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes A DOUBTFUL CHOICE, by EDWARD DE VERE Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Were I a king I might command content Last Line: A kingdom! Or a cottage! Or a grave! Alternate Author Name(s): Bulbeck, Lord; Oxford, 17th Earl Of; Vere, Edward De Variant Title(s): The Earle Of Oxenforde To The Reader: 16;a Choice;epigram Subject(s): Death; Life; Wealth; Dead, The; Riches; Fortunes A MAIDEN'S DREAM, by ROBERT GREENE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Methought, in slumber as I lay and dreamt Last Line: That I awoke and start out of my dream. Subject(s): Fortitude; Hospitality; Justice; Prudence; Religion; Temperance; Wealth; Caution; Theology; Prohibition; Riches; Fortunes A MOTHER'S WEALTH, by WILLIAM C. CAMERON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Gi'e to the winds the gowd, it has nae charms for me Last Line: Their love is a' my gear, their smile is bliss to me! Subject(s): Love; Mothers; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes A PARTERRE OF KINGS, by VICTOR GUSTAVE PLARR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: With diamonds the boxes flashed and blazed Last Line: And nothing lacked that night save only art! Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Diamonds; Praise; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes A POOR MAN'S WEALTH, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A poor man? Yes, I must confess Last Line: This opulence of poverty. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Faith; Poverty; Wealth; Belief; Creed; Riches; Fortunes A PROSPECTIVE GLIMPSE, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Janey pettibone's the best Last Line: Little janey pettibone! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Marriage; Wealth; Weddings; Husbands; Wives; Riches; Fortunes A SHORT SONG OF CONGRATULATION, by SAMUEL JOHNSON (1709-1784) Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Long-expected one and twenty Last Line: You can hang or drown at last! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson, Dr. Variant Title(s): One And Twenty Subject(s): Birthdays; Inheritance & Succession; Labor & Laborers; Marriage; Wealth; Youth; Heirs; Work; Workers; Weddings; Husbands; Wives; Riches; Fortunes A SONG, by HELEN MARIA WILLIAMS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: No riches from his scanty store Last Line: The storm is in my soul. Subject(s): Love; Poverty; Wandering & Wanderers; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes A SONG OF RICHES, by KATHARINE LEE BATES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: What will you give to a barefoot lass Last Line: Is the only millionaire. Subject(s): Wealth; Beauty; Riches; Fortunes A VISIT FROM WEALTH, by HIPPONAX Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: But never came there plutus, the blind one Last Line: Minas of silver give I thee thirty.' Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes AFTER THE ENGAGEMENT, by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Well, mabel, 'tis over and ended Last Line: I think it will happen in may. Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs. Subject(s): Love - Loss Of; Marriage; Wealth; Weddings; Husbands; Wives; Riches; Fortunes AGAINST FRUITION (1), by JOHN SUCKLING Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Stay here, fond youth, and ask no more; be wise Last Line: He's only rich that cannot tell his store. Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes ALL LIFE IN A LIFE, by EDGAR LEE MASTERS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: His father had a large family Subject(s): Family Life; City & Town Life; Wealth; Social Protest; Capital Punishment; Conduct Of Life; Relatives; Riches; Fortunes; Hanging; Executions; Death Penalty AN EQUALIZER, by ROBERT FROST Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It is as true as caesar's name was kaiser Last Line: We now and then should take an equalizer Subject(s): Economics; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes AN INSINCERE WISH ADDRESSED TO A BEGGAR, by MARY ELIZABETH COLERIDGE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We are not near enough to love Last Line: And truth reveal herself to you! Alternate Author Name(s): Anodos Subject(s): Brothers; Deception; Family Life; Wealth; Half-brothers; Relatives; Riches; Fortunes AN UNANSWERABLE APOLOGY FOR THE RICH, by MARY BARBER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: All-bounteous heaven,' castalio cries Last Line: He'd give -- just as he did before. Subject(s): Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Wealth; Riches; Fortunes AQUINAS AND THE BISHOP; SONNET, by JOHN GODFREY SAXE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Increase of worldly wealth is not alway Last Line: "and say to sordid satan, 'get behind!'" Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes BALLADE: 27, by THOMAS WYATT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When that I call unto my mind Last Line: I ask but right for my redress. Alternate Author Name(s): Wyat, Thomas Subject(s): Faith; Hope; Wealth; Belief; Creed; Optimism; Riches; Fortunes BALLADE: 38, by THOMAS WYATT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: My sweet, alas, forget me not Last Line: Forget me not. Alternate Author Name(s): Wyat, Thomas Subject(s): Life; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes BARRY'S CALF, by JASON [PSEUD.] Poem Text First Line: When barry went upon the land Last Line: Was found to have a fertile vealer Alternate Author Name(s): Jason Subject(s): Cattle;curiosities & Wonders;pregnancy;wealth; Riches;fortunes BRANDON, by EMILY PAULINE JOHNSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Born on the breast of the prairie Last Line: Nations will nurse at her storehouse, and god gives her grain for wage. Alternate Author Name(s): Tekahionwake Subject(s): Poverty; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes BUT HOW MUCH MORE UNFORTUNATE ARE THOSE., by HILAIRE BELLOC Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Alternate Author Name(s): Belloc, Joseph Hilaire Pierre Rene Subject(s): Wealth; Where Wealth Declines And Population Grows BUTTONS, by BRENDAN KENNELLY Poem Source First Line: The beautiful, tall woman buys jewels Last Line: And tongue - tied Subject(s): Relationships; Shopping; Wealth CONFIDENCE, by MAX SIMON NORDAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Said the state to the prelate your pay we will withhold Last Line: And free 'twill be given—since rich jews do here abound. Subject(s): Jews; Wealth; Judaism; Riches; Fortunes CONTENTION BETWEEN FOUR MAIDS CONCERNING ... ADDED MOST PERFECTION, by JOHN DAVIES (1569-1626) Poem Text Poet Analysis First Line: Our fairest garland, made of beauty's flowers Last Line: If not, she 's rich because she is content. Subject(s): Perfection; Virtue; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes CONTRASTED SCENES FROM REAL LIFE, by JANET HAMILTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: See yonder gorgeous fane, its doors expand Last Line: Thy potent aid—be still the outcast's friend! Alternate Author Name(s): Hamilton, Janet Thompson Subject(s): Life; Marriage; Wealth; Weddings; Husbands; Wives; Riches; Fortunes CORNELIA'S REPLY, by WILLIAM ALLEN BUTLER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Cornelia, a matron of ancient rome Last Line: The pure quenchless light of a mother's love! Subject(s): Family Life; Housewives; Love; Mothers & Sons; Rome, Italy; Wealth; Relatives; Riches; Fortunes COWSLIP-GOLD, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Rising from the murk and mould Last Line: Count my cowslip-gold! Subject(s): Gold; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes CUT WITH A KNIFE, EAT BY HAND, by EDWARD H. ANDERSON Poem Source First Line: A slice of the pie Last Line: To strange lands where apples do not grow Subject(s): Wealth DEAR GIFTS, by LETITIA ELIZABETH LANDON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Life's best gifts are bought dearly. Wealth is won Last Line: How dark the penalty that it exacts! Alternate Author Name(s): L. E. L.; Maclean, Letitia Subject(s): Genius; Pleasure; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes DELL AND I, by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In a mansion grand, just over the way Last Line: For I love and am loved by—one. Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs. Subject(s): Happiness; Household Employees; Love; Wealth; Joy; Delight; Servants; Domestics; Maids; Riches; Fortunes DISCONTENTED, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "poor, when a boy, but opulent, when old" Last Line: "I have it now, when life is nearly done" Subject(s): Old Age;wealth; Riches;fortunes ELEGY, WRITTEN AMONG THE RUINS OF A NOBLEMAN'S SEAT IN CORNWALL, by EDWARD MOORE (1712-1757) Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Amidst these venerable drear remains Last Line: A superstructure time can ne'er decay. Subject(s): Cornwall, England; Mansions; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes ENTERPRISING YOUNG MAN, by RAFAEL ESTRADA Poem Source First Line: An enterprising young man living beneath the naked sky of bangladesh wanted Last Line: The people, who knew nothing of these things, looked upon him with envy Subject(s): Wealth EPIGRAM: 34, by THOMAS WYATT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Speak thou and speed, where will or power aught helpeth Last Line: Of good and bad the triers are these twain. Alternate Author Name(s): Wyat, Thomas Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes EPISTLE 1, 10. TO FUSCUS ARISTUS, by QUINTUS HORATIUS FLACCUS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Health from the lover of the country, me Last Line: The horse doth with the horseman run away. Alternate Author Name(s): Horace Subject(s): Friendship; Relationships; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes EPITAPH, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: This worlds a city full of crooked streets Last Line: The rich could always live and the poor must die Subject(s): Epitaphs;poverty;wealth; Riches;fortunes EQUALIZER, by ROBERT FROST Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It is as true as caesar's name was kaiser Last Line: So that the poor won't have to steal by stealth, %we now and then should take an equalizer Subject(s): Economics; Wealth FACT VERSUS FANCY, by RAY CLARKE ROSE Poem Text First Line: When last I strolled these ways with grace Last Line: His circumstances! Subject(s): Man-woman Relationships; Marriage; Wealth; Male-female Relations; Weddings; Husbands; Wives; Riches; Fortunes FANNY: 111, by FITZ-GREENE HALLECK Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: She long had known that in her father's coffers Last Line: One whose high destiny was to breathe Alternate Author Name(s): Croaker Subject(s): Fathers; Money; Wealth FANNY: 113, by FITZ-GREENE HALLECK Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: And in anticipation of that hour Last Line: The thousand nameless graces that adorn %the daughters of the wealthy and high-born Alternate Author Name(s): Croaker Subject(s): Fame; Wealth FANNY: 146, by FITZ-GREENE HALLECK Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: He was a trustee of a savings bank Last Line: Past fifty years of age, and five feet nine Alternate Author Name(s): Croaker Subject(s): Banks And Banking; Business; Wealth FOR A' THAT AND A' THAT, by CHARLES WILLIAM SHIRLEY BROOKS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: More luck to honest poverty Last Line: The man's an ass for a' that. Alternate Author Name(s): Brooks, Shirley Subject(s): Burns, Robert (1759-1796); Poetry & Poets; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes FORTUNES, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poem Text Poet Analysis First Line: This house is worth a thousand pounds Last Line: With a fortune for each finger. Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H. Subject(s): Kindness; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes FORTUNES, SELS., by THOMAS FINK Poem Source First Line: The implants revolt Last Line: On a 50th floor windowsill? Subject(s): Wealth FOUR POEMS ABOUT JAMAICA: 3. A HAIRPIN TURN ABOVE READING, JAMAICA, by WILLIAM MATTHEWS Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Here's where the fire truck fell Alternate Author Name(s): Matthews, William Procter Subject(s): Jamaica, West Indies; Wealth; Politics & Government; Riches; Fortunes FRIENDSHIP (2), by HENRY DAVID THOREAU Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Now we are partners in such legal trade Last Line: For current stock and not for dividends. Subject(s): Friendship; Merchants; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes FULFILMENT, by DOROTHY PARKER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I do not sit and sigh for wealth untold Last Line: It's what I've got. Alternate Author Name(s): Rothschild, Dorothy Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes GIFTS, by LILLIAN M. HAGAR Poem Text First Line: I ask not your silver, I want not your gold Last Line: "the ""why"" of things, unseen and that grow." Subject(s): Nature; Simplicity; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes GOLD, BEFORE GOODNESSE, by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: How rich a man is, all desire to know Last Line: But none enquires if good he be, or no. Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes GOMEZ TO BLANCO, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Can honor for gold be bartered? Are treason and truth at one? Last Line: God bless her dauntless heroes! That day we soon shall see. Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Cuba - Rebellions Against Spanish Rule; Freedom; South America; Wealth; Liberty; Riches; Fortunes GOOD LUCK, by JOHANNA AMBROSIUS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: My daughter, be the rich man's wife, / provided then thou'll be for life Last Line: "how small a price brides bring!" Subject(s): Marriage; Wealth; Weddings; Husbands; Wives; Riches; Fortunes GRACE'S CHOICE, by CHARLES BATTELL LOOMIS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When first I saw fair-featured grace Last Line: But wealth and—looks and pedigree. Subject(s): Ancestors & Ancestry; Beauty; Marriage; Wealth; Heritage; Heredity; Weddings; Husbands; Wives; Riches; Fortunes GROWING RICH, by ALICE CARY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: And why are you pale, my nora? Last Line: Are all upon my heart. Subject(s): Farm Life; Wealth; Agriculture; Farmers; Riches; Fortunes GUEST ROOM, by GEORGE OPPEN Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There is in age Subject(s): Social Classes; Wealth; Caste; Riches; Fortunes HE MEDIATES ON THE LIFE OF A RICH MAN, by DOUGLAS HYDE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A golden cradle under you, and you young Last Line: Than ned the beggar or seaghan the fool? Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes HIDDEN GEMS, by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: We know not what lies in us, till we seek Last Line: Which, seeking, thou shalt find. Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs. Subject(s): Beauty; Gold; Pearls; Thought; Wealth; Thinking; Riches; Fortunes HORN OF PLENTY, by JOSE SANTOS CHOCANO Poem Source First Line: Bright in america's deep chests there lies Last Line: Through her own emeralds she gazed on them Subject(s): Peru; South America; Wealth HOW GREAT IS LITTLE MAN, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: For what he will he can Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Mankind; Poverty; Wealth HOW IS IT THE RICH ALWAYS KNOW, by JAMES HARRISON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: What is best for the poor? Alternate Author Name(s): Harrison, Jim Subject(s): Nature; Poetry And Poets; Wealth HOW TO MARRY A RICH MAN, by ELIZABETH J. CLARKE ROBBINS Poem Source First Line: The trick is disinterest, %to primp in a mirror Last Line: Watching the stars %surround the back of your dress Subject(s): Love - Materialism; Marriage; Men; Wealth HUXTER, by PHILIP EDWARD THOMAS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: He has a hump like an ape on his back Last Line: This fine may morning Alternate Author Name(s): Eastaway, Edward; Thomas, Edward Subject(s): Contentment; Peddlers And Peddling; Wealth I AM FIFTY-TWO YEARS OLD', by KENNETH REXROTH Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: ?Took me cruising on his yacht Subject(s): Middle Age; Self-criticism; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes I AM FIFTY-TWO YEARS OLD', by KENNETH REXROTH Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: Is better not to be rich Subject(s): Middle Age; Self-criticism; Wealth IF IT COMES TO THIS, by JAMES OPPENHEIM Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Bitter, bitter Last Line: Or are you an empty word to cover our feeble spirits? Subject(s): Poverty; Social Protest; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes IMAGINE YOURSELF, by EVE MERRIAM Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Imagine yourself the fairly affluent tourist Alternate Author Name(s): Moskovitz, Eva Subject(s): Tourists; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes IN THE HOUSES OF THE RICH, by PHILIP ASAPH Poem Source First Line: I am aware of my body and the edges of my uniform Last Line: And of leaving the angry odor of my sweat in their air Subject(s): Wealth INSOMNIA, by JOHN DAVIDSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: He wakened quivering on a golden rack Last Line: Implacably intent upon their task. Subject(s): Insomnia; Wealth; Sleeplessness; Riches; Fortunes IT'S THE SYME THE WIDE WORLD OVER, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text Last Line: Ayn't it all a bloody shyme! Subject(s): Poverty;wealth; Riches;fortunes JOSEPHINE, by RAY CLARKE ROSE Poem Text First Line: Hark, the very birds are singing, 'josephine!' Last Line: Josephine? Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Love; Man-woman Relationships; Poverty; Wealth; Male-female Relations; Riches; Fortunes LAMENTS, SELS., by JAN KOCHANOWSKI Poem Source First Line: I'd buy you wisdom, with all of the world's gold Last Line: Like all the rest, I'm flung from its top stair Subject(s): Poverty; Wealth; Wisdom LAST VISIT TO THE SWIMMING POOL SOVIETS, by KENNETH REXROTH Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Lives in the woods Last Line: Keep off my bandwagon you sow! Subject(s): Parties; Superficiality; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes LAST VISIT TO THE SWIMMING POOL SOVIETS, by KENNETH REXROTH Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Lives in the woods Last Line: Keep off my bandwagon you sow! Subject(s): Parties; Superficiality; Wealth LAURENCE BLOOMFIELD IN IRELAND: 3. ISAAC BROWN, by WILLIAM ALLINGHAM Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Pass on to isaac brown, a man elect Last Line: Resumes his bench, and wipes his reeking face. Alternate Author Name(s): Pollex, D.; Walker, Patricius Subject(s): Landlords & Tenants; Mortgages; Neighbors; Portraits; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes LET ME BUY THIS ONE, by OGDEN NASH Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Solomon said, stay me with apples for I am sick with l'amour Last Line: That the rich must spend as much money on us poor as we do on them Subject(s): Wealth LIMERICK, by EDWARD LEAR Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There was a young lady of corsica Last Line: That expensive young lady of corsica Subject(s): Wealth; Youth LINES INDITED WITH ALL THE DEPRAVITY OF POVERTY, by OGDEN NASH Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: One way to be very happy is to be very rich Last Line: Explains why I should like very, very much to be very, very rich Subject(s): Wealth LORD FINCHLEY, by HILAIRE BELLOC Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Lord finchley tried to mend the electric light Last Line: To give employment to the artisan. Alternate Author Name(s): Belloc, Joseph Hilaire Pierre Rene Subject(s): Wealth; Labor; Wit & Humor; Riches; Fortunes LORD OF DOLLARS, by FRANCISCO GOMEZ DE QUEVEDO Y VILLEGAS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Over kings and priests and scholars %rules the mighty lord of dollars Alternate Author Name(s): Quevedo, Francisco Gomez De; Quevedo, Francisco De Subject(s): Business; Courts And Courtiers; Money; Wealth LOST OPPORTUNITIES, by EDGAR ALBERT GUEST Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When I am rich,' he used to say Last Line: A man must earn before he's rich. Alternate Author Name(s): Guest, Eddie Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes LOVE IS ENOUGH, by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Love is enough. Let us not ask for gold Last Line: Love is enough! Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs. Subject(s): Hearts; Love; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes LOVE'S CUP, by ROBERT CAMERON ROGERS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Life's richest cup is love's to fill Last Line: About the brows of those who love! Subject(s): Love; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes MARTIAL IN LONDON, by EDWARD JAMES MORTIMER COLLINS Poem Text First Line: Exquisite wines and comestibles Last Line: And I'll envy no rothschild his million. Alternate Author Name(s): Collins, Mortimer Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes MIRA TO OCTAVIA, by MARY LEAPOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Fair one, to you this monitor I send Last Line: Write ballads both, and you may thrive -- adieu. Subject(s): Courtship; Love - Materialism; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes MISS MILLY O'NAIRE, by WILLARD GROSVENOR BLEYER Poem Text First Line: She is not young and fair Last Line: Miss millionaire. Subject(s): Comedy; Love; Old Age; Puberty; Sex; Ugliness; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes MONEY, by DANIEL CORRIE Poem Source First Line: The backs of dollars open in Last Line: Untils. Years roll away, like pennies Subject(s): Fortune; Money; Wealth MONEY IS EVERYTHING, by OGDEN NASH Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Better a parvenue Last Line: Than a schuyler or a van rensselaer %living inexpensselaer Subject(s): Wealth MY POOR NEIGHBOR, by RAY CLARKE ROSE Poem Text First Line: My neighbor hath a lordly pile Last Line: While I have home—and you, my dear! Subject(s): Blessings; Family Life; Fathers; Happiness; Neighbors; Poverty; Wealth; Relatives; Joy; Delight; Riches; Fortunes MY WEALTH, by GEORGIA DAY SHERWOOD Poem Text First Line: I have not gathered any gold Last Line: My greatest wealth to be. Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes NECESSARY OBSERVATIONS: 24TH PRECEPT, by THOMAS RANDOLPH Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Desire not thy mean fortunes for to set Last Line: Like ravenous wolves; 'tis dangerous living near 'em. Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes NECROPOLIS, by KARL SHAPIRO Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Even in death they prosper; even in the death Subject(s): Wealth; Poverty; Death; Social Commentaries; Riches; Fortunes; Dead, The NIGHT THOUGHTS; THE COMPLAINT: 6. THE INFIDEL RECLAIMED (1), by EDWARD YOUNG (1683-1765) Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: She (for I know not yet her name in heav'n) Last Line: Stronger than death, and smiling at the tomb. Subject(s): Death; Faith; Future Life; Immortality; Life; Love; Night; Wealth; Dead, The; Belief; Creed; Retribution; Eternity; After Life; Bedtime; Riches; Fortunes NONGTONGPAW, by CHARLES DIBDIN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: John bull for pastime took a prance Last Line: "good night t'ye, mounseer nongtongpaw!" Alternate Author Name(s): Dibdin, Charles Isaac Mungo; Dibdin, Charles, Jr. Subject(s): Funerals; Wealth; Burials; Riches; Fortunes NORDEAST, by BARTON SUTTER Poem Source First Line: We thought we'd try the new saloons Last Line: Oom-pah-pah of happiness Subject(s): Bars And Bartenders; Egoism And Egotism; Social Protest; Wealth ODE II, 2, by QUINTUS HORATIUS FLACCUS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Dear youth, to hoarded wealth a foe Last Line: And spurn that wealth which misers prize. Alternate Author Name(s): Horace Subject(s): Greed; Virtue; Wealth; Avarice; Cupidity; Riches; Fortunes ODE TO AMERICA, by MARY P. DENNY Poem Text First Line: America, america! / we chant thy note of praise Last Line: Unto the perfect day! Subject(s): Praise; United States; Wealth; America; Riches; Fortunes ODES II, 15. AGAINST LUXURY. ON THE CORRUPTION OF THE TIMES, by QUINTUS HORATIUS FLACCUS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Soon princely palaces will leave Last Line: Their cities and the temples of their gods Alternate Author Name(s): Horace Subject(s): Wealth ON LATE-ACQUIRED WEALTH, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "poor in my youth, and in life's later scenes" Last Line: "and nought when old enjoyed, denied the power" Subject(s): Wealth; Riches;fortunes ON THE PROMENADE, by JOHN LAWSON STODDARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O joyous idler in the sun Last Line: O youthful dreams that come no more! Subject(s): Fate; Health; Tears; Wealth; Youth; Destiny; Riches; Fortunes ON VISITING THE CASTLE AND CHURCH OF GRUYERE IN SWITZERLAND, by ROWLAND EYLES EGERTON-WARBURTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Where gruyere's castle, rearing still on high Last Line: Alone uncared for, crumbling to decay. Alternate Author Name(s): Egerton-warburton, R. E. Subject(s): Castles; Churches; Poverty; Switzerland; Wealth; Cathedrals; Swiss; Riches; Fortunes ONE HUNDRED PERCENT, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I should like to be rich,' said young tom, with a sigh Last Line: You will find that young tom is a true millionaire. Subject(s): Kindness; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes PLUTUS: THE GOD OF WEALTH REGAINS HIS SIGHT, by ARISTOPHANES Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Good morrow to the morn next to my gold Last Line: How I unwilling kept them company Subject(s): Blindness; Wealth POEMS FOR THE RICH: 5. A POEM FOR MILLIONAIRES, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Viz rothschild -- face of gold Last Line: Bag of bones Subject(s): Jews;mysticism - Judaism;wealth; Judaism;riches;fortunes POOR BUT HONEST, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "she was poor, but she was honest" Last Line: It's the rich as gets the pleasure - / ain't it all a bleeding shame! Subject(s): Dishonor;seduction;villains In Literature;wealth; Riches;fortunes PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR AS A YOUNG ANARCHIST, by KENNETH REXROTH Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: While things were going on in europe Subject(s): Anarchism And Anarchists; Poverty; Social Classes; Social Protest; Wealth; Youth; Caste; Riches; Fortunes PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR AS A YOUNG ANARCHIST, by KENNETH REXROTH Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: While things were going on in europe Last Line: Stole out and shat in the golf holes Subject(s): Anarchism And Anarchists; Poverty; Social Classes; Social Protest; Wealth; Youth POVERTY AND RICHES, by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Give want her welcome if she comes; we find Last Line: Riches to be but burthens to the mind. Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes PRIDE, by HEINRICH HEINE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O countess gudel of gudelfeld town Last Line: She smells of garlic -- this gudelfeld! Subject(s): Garlic; Pride; Wealth; Self-esteem; Self-respect; Riches; Fortunes PROFITABLE THINGS, by WILLIAM ROSE BENET Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: All your other wares you pushed my way Last Line: Profitable only? Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes PROLOGUE TO THE PROPHETESS, BY BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER, by JOHN DRYDEN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: What nostradame, with all his art, can guess Last Line: Under a female regency may rise. Subject(s): Fortune; Nostradamus, Michel De (1503-1566); Politics & Government; Prophecy & Prophets; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes PROPHET, by LUCILLE CLIFTON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Came to me %with a poor man's tale Last Line: Thou art the man Subject(s): David (d. 962 B.c.); Poverty; Prophets And Prophecy; Wealth PUISSANCE OF THE JEW, by CHARLES WHITWORTH WYNNE Poem Text First Line: For, if we be not of the lost ten tribes Last Line: With dawning greatness of the jewish name! Alternate Author Name(s): Cayzer, Charles Subject(s): Jerusalem; Jews; Nations; Wealth; Judaism; Riches; Fortunes QUALITY HILL, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Quality hill! It looked down on the town Last Line: The motley and medley of quality hill. Subject(s): New York City; Wealth; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Riches; Fortunes R.S.S., by WILLIAM COWPER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: All-worshipped gold! Thou mighty mystery! Last Line: Nor delia can avail to make me blessed. Subject(s): Love; Virtue; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes RECESSIONAL, by RUDYARD KIPLING Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: God of our fathers, known of old Last Line: Thy mercy on thy people, lord! Variant Title(s): Lest We Forget! Subject(s): Faith; God; Great Britain - Commonwealth & Colonies; Humanity; Imperialism; Patriotism; Prayer; Religion; Soldiers; Wealth; Belief; Creed; British Empire; England - Empire; Theology; Riches; Fortunes REVERENCE TO RICHES, by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Like to the income must be our expence Last Line: Mans fortune must be had in reverence. Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes RICH AND POOR, by RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When god built up the dome of blue Last Line: And conscience is our captain too. Alternate Author Name(s): Houghton, 1st Baron; Houghton, Lord Subject(s): Poverty; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes RICH AND POOR; OR, SAINT AND SINNER, by THOMAS LOVE PEACOCK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The poor man's sins are glaring Last Line: Where the bishop groans to view him. Subject(s): Poverty; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes RICH FOLKS, POOR FOLKS, AND NEITHER, by JAMES HARRISON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Rich folks keep their teeth Last Line: I was still a child of water and mud. Alternate Author Name(s): Harrison, Jim Subject(s): Poverty; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes RICH, THOUGH POOR, by ALICE CARY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Red in the east the morning broke Last Line: Think you he was the poorest man? Subject(s): Poverty; Wealth; Hope RICHARD CORY, by EDWIN ARLINGTON ROBINSON Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: Whenever richard cory went down town Last Line: Went home and put a bullet through his head. Subject(s): Despair; Suicide; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes RICHES, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: O had I but ten thousand pounds a year! Last Line: Is erning, thine doth only make thee spend. Subject(s): God; Greed; Temptation; Wealth; Avarice; Cupidity; Riches; Fortunes RICHES, by BERTON BRALEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: It's a pretty good world when I figure it up and balance the profit and loss Last Line: The love of a woman, the faith of a friend, and the smoke of a good cigar. Subject(s): Fate; Wealth; Destiny; Riches; Fortunes RICHES, by ANNE MILLAY BREMER Poem Text First Line: Where pollen drifts are softly blown Last Line: All I see, high and wide—is mine. Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes RICHES, by THOMAS AUGUSTINE DALY Poem Text First Line: If we are poor and do not know Last Line: If we are poor. Alternate Author Name(s): Daly, T. A. Subject(s): Love; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes RICHES, by RALPH WALDO EMERSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Have ye seen the caterpillar Last Line: He laugheth at his foes. Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes RICHES, by MARGARET SACKVILLE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What is the worth of all these things:-a day Last Line: Before delight which thrives upon a crust! Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes RICHES AND POVERTY, by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: God co'd have made all rich, or all men poore Last Line: Had all been poore, who had his bounty seen? Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes ROMANCERO: BOOK 2. LAMENTATIONS: LAZARUS. 1. THE WAY OF THE WORLD, by HEINRICH HEINE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: He who has already much Last Line: Have a claim for living in it. Subject(s): Life; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes SALTED DOWN, by WALT MASON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I saved five dollars every week, against the Last Line: Some roubles down. Subject(s): Fortune; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes SATIRE: 6, by AULUS PERSIUS FLACCUS Poem Text First Line: Has winter caus'd thee, friend, to change thy seat Last Line: Thy heap, where I shall put an end to mine. Alternate Author Name(s): Persius Subject(s): Virtue; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes SEE HOW THE RICH AND FAMOUS, by JAMES HARRISON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: What have they been touching? Alternate Author Name(s): Harrison, Jim Subject(s): Nature; Wealth SELIMUS: KINGS, by ROBERT GREENE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Leave me, my lords, until I call you / forth Last Line: That thinks a sceptre is a pleasant thing. Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Crowns; Leadership; Wealth; Royal Court Life; Royalty; Kings; Queens; Riches; Fortunes SHORT HISTORY OF THE BOURGEOISIE, by HANS MAGNUS ENZENSBERGER Poem Source First Line: That was the moment when, %without noticing it, for five minutes Last Line: In five minutes, the roast beef wellington %would have tasted different, quite different Subject(s): Bourgeoisie; Consumerism; Wealth SILVER SLEEVES, by MARY ATWATER TAYLOR Poem Text First Line: She was a queen with silver sleeves and ermine Last Line: -- she is content! Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Peasantry; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes SOLILOQUY ON AN EMPTY PURSE, by MARY JONES Poem Text First Line: Alas, my purse! How lean and low! Last Line: And gently rhyming rats to death. Subject(s): Retail Trade; Wealth; Stores; Shops; Shopkeepers; Riches; Fortunes SOLOMON ON THE VANITY OF THE WORLD: BOOK 2. PLEASURE, by MATTHEW PRIOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Try then, o man, the moments to deceive Last Line: Their wishes, smiles, and looks deceitful all, and vain. Subject(s): Happiness; Love; Pleasure; Solomon (10th Century B.c.); Vanity; Wealth; Joy; Delight; Riches; Fortunes SONG OF THE KINGS OF GOLD, by CHENEZER JONES Poem Text First Line: Ours all are marble halls Last Line: Ha! Ha! Who are gods? Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes SONG: 26, by THOMAS WYATT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Who list his wealth and ease retain Last Line: For sure, circa regna tonat. Alternate Author Name(s): Wyat, Thomas Variant Title(s): "who List His Wealth And Ease Retain';innocentia; Veritas Viat Fides; Subject(s): Desire; God; Hearts; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes STATE OF THE UNION: 18. SONG OF THE NEW MILLIONAIRES, by JOHN PEPPER CLARK Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: So close to the desert or forest Last Line: The land of all we see Alternate Author Name(s): Clark-bekederemo, J. P.; Clark, J. P. Subject(s): Gold; Wealth SUCCESS, by CHARLES LOUIS HENRY WAGNER Poem Text First Line: Success is in thinking and not in mere wealth Last Line: He measures in money his thought of success. Subject(s): Money; Success; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes SUDDEN WEALTH, by DIANE JARVENPA Poem Source First Line: This white cliff of flour an impediment to sadness Last Line: That passage to sudden wealth Subject(s): Wealth TALENT AND GENIUS, by CHRISTOPHER PEARSE CRANCH Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: On the high road travelling steady Last Line: Only is known when the grave closes o'er him. Subject(s): Genius; Graves; Wealth; Tombs; Tombstones; Riches; Fortunes THE ALDERMAN'S FUNERAL, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Whom are they ushering from the world, with all Last Line: Dropping upon his urn their marble tears. Subject(s): Christianity; Funerals; Generosity; Sin; Strangers; Towns; Wealth; Burials; Riches; Fortunes THE BANKER, by WALT MASON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: To blow in wealth I sometimes hanker, on Last Line: Cautious village banker, who sizes up the snares and fakes. Subject(s): Banks And Banking; Money; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE BOAR AND THE SINGING BIRD, by JEAN PIERRE CLARIS DE FLORIAN Poem Text First Line: A millionaire of much pretence Last Line: "deems his own merit the attraction." Subject(s): Pigs; Vanity; Wealth; Boars; Hogs; Riches; Fortunes THE CITY'S CROWN, by WILLIAM DUDLEY FOULKE Poem Text First Line: What makes a city great? Huge piles of stone Last Line: Till every stone shall be articulate. Subject(s): Cities; Religion; Wealth; Urban Life; Theology; Riches; Fortunes THE COBBLER AND THE RICH MAN, by JEAN DE LA FONTAINE Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: A cobbler sang from morn till night Last Line: "and take the money, every pound!" Variant Title(s): The Cobbler And The Financier Subject(s): Fables; Shoes; Sleep; Wealth; Allegories; Boots; Sneakers; Shoemakers; Riches; Fortunes THE COMPLAINTS OF THE POOR, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: And wherefore do the poor complain? Last Line: And these have answer'd thee! Subject(s): Begging & Beggars; Experience; Pain; Poverty; Reason; Wealth; Suffering; Misery; Intellect; Rationalism; Brain; Mind; Intellectuals; Riches; Fortunes THE DEAD MILLIONAIRE, by CINCINNATUS HEINE MILLER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The gold that with the sunlight lies Last Line: "they'll make no pocket in my shroud." Alternate Author Name(s): Miller, Joaquin Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE EMPTY PURSE, by GEORGE MEREDITH Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thou, run to the dry on this wayside bank Last Line: Drew our thoughts to earth's lowly for food. Subject(s): Mythology; Wealth; Youth; Riches; Fortunes THE FINE OLD ENGLISH GENTLEMAN, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: I'll sing you a good old song Last Line: "of a fine old english gentleman, / all of the olden time" Subject(s): England;wealth; English;riches;fortunes THE FINE OLD ENGLISH GENTLEMAN, by CHARLES DICKENS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I'll sing you a new ballad, and I'll warrant it first-rate Last Line: Hail to the coming time! Subject(s): England; Great Britain - History; Wealth; English; English History; Riches; Fortunes THE GATEKEEPER'S CHILDREN, by PHILIP LEVINE Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This is the house of the very rich. Subject(s): Wealth; Social Classes; Children; Riches; Fortunes; Caste; Childhood THE GOD OF WEALTH, by TIMOCREON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Blind god plutus, better far Last Line: All its miseries, every one! Alternate Author Name(s): Timokreon Of Rhodes Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE GOLDEN AGE, by WILLIAM EDMONSTOUNE AYTOUN Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Money abundant, at an easy rate! Last Line: That gold alone can make no golden age. Alternate Author Name(s): Bon Gaultier (with Theodore Martin) Subject(s): England; Freedom; Materialism; Muses; Wealth; Youth; English; Liberty; Riches; Fortunes THE GREEN TENT, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poem Text Poet Analysis First Line: Summer has spread a cool, green tent Last Line: Can sleep without the power of wealth. Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H. Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE HERITAGE, by JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The rich man's son inherits lands Last Line: Well worth a life to hold in fee. Variant Title(s): The Poor And The Rich Subject(s): Poverty; Wealth; Youth; Riches; Fortunes THE KING'S CONSORT, by EMILY PAULINE JOHNSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Love, was it yesternoon, or years agone Last Line: When you were king of egypt—dear, and I was egypt's queen. Alternate Author Name(s): Tekahionwake Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Egypt; Love; Memory; Nostalgia; Wealth; Royal Court Life; Royalty; Kings; Queens; Riches; Fortunes THE LEY OF THE LANDLORD, by ROWLAND EYLES EGERTON-WARBURTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I love my good ley on a clear winter's day Last Line: When the cattle walk out and the cash comes in! Alternate Author Name(s): Egerton-warburton, R. E. Subject(s): Landlords & Tenants; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE LONG TRAIL, by MINNI MILLS NEAL Poem Text First Line: Riding down the dixie highway Last Line: That's just ahead of me. Subject(s): Hunting; Roads; Wealth; Hunters; Paths; Trails; Riches; Fortunes THE MILLER, by JOHN CLERK Poem Text First Line: O merry may the maid be Last Line: When a miller lives so happy? Alternate Author Name(s): Clerk Of Penicuik, John Subject(s): Marriage; Mills & Millers; Wealth; Weddings; Husbands; Wives; Riches; Fortunes THE MISER'S MANSION, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thou mouldering mansion, whose embattled side Last Line: And angels hymn'd the rich man's soul to heaven. Subject(s): Future Life; Generosity; Hospitality; Misers; Wealth; Retribution; Eternity; After Life; Riches; Fortunes THE NO-LONGER-MERRY ANCIENT MONARCH, by FRANKLIN PIERCE ADAMS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Old king cole was a merry old soul Last Line: And called for his fiddlers three. Alternate Author Name(s): F. P. A. Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Old Age; Wealth; Royal Court Life; Royalty; Kings; Queens; Riches; Fortunes THE OLD PROSPECTOR, by CHARLES BADGER CLARK JR. Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: There's a song in the canyon below me Last Line: I'll follow the trail that I love. Alternate Author Name(s): Clark, Badger Subject(s): Cowboys; Prospecting; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE ONE DAY, by DONALD HALL Poem Full Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: There are ways to get rich: find an old corporation, Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 104, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Rich men met in an elegant hall Last Line: Strange to begrudge leftover rays Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Greed; Wealth; Avarice; Cupidity; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 12, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Zither and books are up to you Last Line: At home on a single branch Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 123, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Wealth and position attract distant kin Last Line: Even leather shoes wear thin Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Family Life; Poverty; Wealth; Relatives; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 124, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I once knew a foolish man Last Line: A donkey knows pain is close behind Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Ignorance; Wealth; Dullness; Stupdity; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 135, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Don't stay poor my friend Last Line: You're just as rich as him Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Poverty; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 140, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When master tung was young Last Line: Who on earth was that Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Wealth; Youth; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 143, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Old chung north of town Last Line: But had such cold insides Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Death; Wealth; Dead, The; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 154, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Those days when I had money Last Line: I hope you weigh this well Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Poverty; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 183, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: They laugh at me hey farm boy Last Line: And stick a stupa on my head Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Fashion; Poverty; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 188, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Someone sighed cold mountain air Last Line: With money your concern Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Ignorance; Poetry & Poets; Poverty; Wealth; Dullness; Stupdity; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 190, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: One bottle is cast in gold Last Line: Cultivation begins today Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Virtue; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 196, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Fire and smoke raged within Last Line: They were fools indeed Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Fire; Ignorance; Wealth; Dullness; Stupdity; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 221, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Birth and death are decreed Last Line: And brilliant scholars are broke Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Birth; Chinese Literature; Death; Fame; Wealth; Child Birth; Midwifery; Dead, The; Reputation; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 238, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We hear about the ministers of state Last Line: And all because of ignorance Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Government; Ignorance; Punishment; Wealth; Dullness; Stupdity; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 243, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I was so poor in the past Last Line: These jewels aren't for sale Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Poverty; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 248, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Here's a poem for you young lords Last Line: He was a fool for azure pearl Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Death; Wealth; Dead, The; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 260, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Imagine a king-of-the-wheel Last Line: You'll waste these human years Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Buddhism; Chinese Literature; Reincarnation; Wealth; Buddha; Buddhists; Transmigration; Pretas; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 40, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: An old lady who lives to the east Last Line: From the east and from the west Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Laughter; Poverty; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 41, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The rich have so many cares Last Line: The mourners will all be flies Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Death; Wealth; Dead, The; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 42, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I met a brilliant scholar once Last Line: What can you say about broken tiles or melted ice Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Beauty; Chinese Literature; Disappointment; Scholarship & Scholars; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 59, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I met a girl to the east Last Line: They'll reap their judgment in tears Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Marriage; Punishment; Wealth; Weddings; Husbands; Wives; Riches; Fortunes THE POEMS OF PICKUP: 11, by HAN SHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A son demands a wife Last Line: But not in your book of crimes Alternate Author Name(s): Kanzan; Hanshan; Han-shan Subject(s): Chinese Literature; Family Life; Marriage; Wealth; Relatives; Weddings; Husbands; Wives; Riches; Fortunes THE POOR LITTLE RICH FLOWER, by ANNETTE WYNNE Poem Text First Line: It's better to be a buttercup out in the / grass Last Line: Flower, in a lady's bower. Subject(s): Children; Courts & Courtiers; Flowers; Summer; Wealth; Childhood; Riches; Fortunes THE PRICE OF RICHES, by EDGAR ALBERT GUEST Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Nobody stops at the rich man's door to pass the Last Line: They used to do. Alternate Author Name(s): Guest, Eddie Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE PROPHET, by LUCILLE CLIFTON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Came to me / with a poor man's tale Subject(s): David (d. 962 B.c.); Poverty; Prophecy & Prophets; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE RICH MAN, by WALT MASON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The rich man, in the diatribes of virtuous Last Line: Godless crimes. Subject(s): Gold; Money; Upper Classes; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE RICH RIVALL, by ABRAHAM COWLEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: They say you're angry, and rant mightily Last Line: Ah, simple soule what would become of thee! Subject(s): Love - Nature Of; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THE SECOND BROTHER; AN UNFINISHED DRAMA, by THOMAS LOVELL BEDDOES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Fair shine this evening's stars upon your pleasure Last Line: . . . . . . . Subject(s): Brothers; Courts & Courtiers; Death; Deception; Fathers; Love; Magic; Marriage; Nile (river); Pleasure; Politics & Government; Travel; Wealth; Half-brothers; Royal Court Life; Royalty; Kings; Queens; Dead, The; Weddings; Husbands; Wives; Journeys; Trips THE TWO GLASSES, by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There sat two glasses filled to the brim Last Line: On the rich man's table, rim to rim. Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs. Subject(s): Cups; Drinks & Drinking; Fables; Water; Wealth; Wine; Allegories; Riches; Fortunes THE VILLAGE MUNITIONS CO., INC.; FORMERLY THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH, by FRANKLIN PIERCE ADAMS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Under spreading chestnut tree Last Line: Has earned two thou. Per cent. Alternate Author Name(s): F. P. A. Subject(s): Business; Factories; Labor & Laborers; Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth (1807-1882); Money; Wealth; Businessmen; Businesswomen; Work; Workers; Riches; Fortunes THE WISDOM OF ALI; AN ARAB LEGEND, by BAYARD TAYLOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The prophet once, sitting in calm debate Last Line: "which god supplies, is inexhaustible." Alternate Author Name(s): Taylor, James Bayard Subject(s): God; Legends, Arabic; Prophecy & Prophets; Wealth; Wisdom; Riches; Fortunes THE WITCH, by WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Toil and grow rich Last Line: With despair? Alternate Author Name(s): Yeats, W. B. Subject(s): Greed; Wealth THERE WAS AN OLD MAN OF GIRGENTI, by EDWARD LEAR Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: That susceptible man of girgenti Subject(s): Food And Eating; Fruit; Old Age; Wealth THESE HOUSE-TRAILER FIRES KILL THOUSANDS, by JAMES HARRISON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: The opinions and scorn of the rich Alternate Author Name(s): Harrison, Jim Subject(s): Nature; Poverty; Wealth THEY CALL IT BUSINESS, by CHARLES G. ADAMS Poem Text First Line: Many sow / and reap; yet die poor Last Line: They call it business. Subject(s): Class Struggle; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THIS SIDE AN' THAT, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The rich man sat in his father's seat Last Line: Wi' the dogs I' this side, the angels o' that. Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THOSE WONDROUS DAYS, by WILLIAM A. PHELON Poem Text First Line: They talk about the good old days, when every sportsman rolled Last Line: Those were the days, the glorious days, and money flowed—like glue! Subject(s): Money; Past; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes THUMBING OLD MAGAZINES, by GERALD VIZENOR Poem Source First Line: The money men collect in high rise Last Line: Wash themselves several times a day %washing after play Subject(s): Wealth TO A RICH MAN, by THOMAS AUGUSTINE DALY Poem Text First Line: What worries me and makes me blue Last Line: "what? Worries? Me?!" Alternate Author Name(s): Daly, T. A. Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes TO A SILVER DOLLAR, by EFFIE WALLER SMITH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Pale coin, what various hands have you passed through Last Line: "seem those fair, graven words: ""in god we trust." Subject(s): Greed; Numismatics; Wealth; Avarice; Cupidity; Coins, Commemorative; Medals, Historical; Riches; Fortunes TO A WEALTHY MAN, by WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: You gave, but will not give again Last Line: But the right twigs for an eagle's nest! Alternate Author Name(s): Yeats, W. B. Subject(s): Museums; Wealth; Art Gallerys; Riches; Fortunes TO CROESUS, by NORMAN ROWLAND GALE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Though men with noisy purses come Last Line: Is thirty silver pieces. Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes TO GERON, by HILDEBRAND JACOB Poem Text First Line: So prudent and so young a wife! / old geron, thou art blest for life Last Line: That you may leave to her—or me. Subject(s): Jewelry & Jewelers; London; Money; Wealth; Rings; Bracelets; Necklaces; Riches; Fortunes TO THE FURZE BUSH, by HORACE SMITH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Let burns and old chaucer unite Last Line: And beneficence learn from the furze! Alternate Author Name(s): Smith, Horatio Subject(s): Nature; Poetry & Poets; Praise; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes TO THE MONEY-GETTER, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: O man of morbid soul and small Last Line: Think'st thou this narrow world is all? Subject(s): Money;wealth; Riches;fortunes TO THE RIGHT HON. CHARLES LORD HALIFAX: SALUTE TO PROPERTY, by AMBROSE PHILIPS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: But who advances next, with cheerful grace Last Line: Her fleets were freighted, and her fields were till'd. Alternate Author Name(s): Phillips, Ambrose; Nam-by-pam-by Subject(s): Fields; Property; Wealth; Pastures; Meadows; Leas; Possessions; Riches; Fortunes TO THE TUNE OF SAILING AT NIGHT (1), by MA CHIH-YUAN Poem Source First Line: When all hope of Last Line: Bamboo fence and thatched cottage Subject(s): Fame; Wealth TOWARDS DEMOCRACY: PART 2. WHAT HAVE I TO DO WITH THEE, by EDWARD CARPENTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Weary with the restless burden of this world last night I fell Last Line: "quickly—into space!" Subject(s): Conventions; Labor & Laborers; Politics & Government; Wealth; Assemblies; Meetings; Work; Workers; Riches; Fortunes TOWARDS DEMOCRACY: PART 4. A MIGHTIER THAN MAMMON, by EDWARD CARPENTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: At last, after centuries, when the tension and strain Last Line: And they achieved a real distinction, and the finest kind of aristocracy. Subject(s): Humanity; Modern Life; Nations; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes TOWARDS DEMOCRACY: PART 4. THE ONE FOUNDATION, by EDWARD CARPENTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Only that people can thrive that loves its land Last Line: Suspended. Subject(s): Nations; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes TREASURE IN HEAVEN', by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Treasures of sound! Kind words, and words of love Last Line: Will glory and rejoice to see them rich Subject(s): Possessions; Wealth TREASURE SONG, by AGNES MARY F. ROBINSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The miser loves to count his store Last Line: So dear, and only seeming! Alternate Author Name(s): Duclaux, Madame Emile; Darmesteter, Mary; Robinson, A. Mary F. Subject(s): Dreams; Wealth; Nightmares; Riches; Fortunes TRUE WORTH, by SUE M. COLE Poem Text First Line: If nobody smiled, and nobody praised Last Line: Who's wealth is a host of friends. Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes VALUATION, by JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The old squire said, as he stood by his gate Last Line: "and the thing can be easily done!" Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes VANITY FAIR, by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In vanity fair, as we bow and smile Last Line: In vanity fair. Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs. Subject(s): Vanity; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes VERSIFICATION OF THE SPEECH OF GEOORGIN TO BEYUN, by REGINALD HEBER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Seest thou yon shelter'd vale of various dye Last Line: To great khi-kusroo's court a turkish fair! Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Wealth; Royal Court Life; Royalty; Kings; Queens; Riches; Fortunes VIRGIDEMIAE: BOOK 5: SATIRE: 4, by JOSEPH HALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Villius the wealthy farmer left his heir Last Line: That fourtie pounds serue not the farmers heyre. Subject(s): Farm Life; Inheritance & Succession; Money; Wealth; Agriculture; Farmers; Heirs; Riches; Fortunes WAITING, by JOHN DAVIDSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Within unfriendly walls / we starve - or starve by stealth Last Line: And the word we must obey. Subject(s): Labor & Laborers; Poverty; Waiting; Wealth; Work; Workers; Riches; Fortunes WEALTH, by NETTIE ARVILLA DOWNEY Poem Text First Line: Flowers by my door Last Line: Carillon bell. Subject(s): Wealth; Riches; Fortunes WHAT GOLD CANNOT BUY, by KATHERYN SWEET EASTERDAY Poem Text First Line: A miser old Last Line: To heaven's port beyond the sky. Subject(s): Gold; Greed; Wealth; Avarice; Cupidity; Riches; Fortunes WHEN MY SHIP COMES IN, by EDGAR ALBERT GUEST Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: You shall have satin and silk to wear Last Line: When my ship comes in. Alternate Author Name(s): Guest, Eddie Subject(s): Faith; Patience; Wealth; Belief; Creed; Riches; Fortunes WHY TOMAS CAM WAS GRUMPY, by JAMES STEPHENS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: If I were rich what would I do? Last Line: ...Where's my spade! I've work to do! Subject(s): Labor & Laborers; Wealth; Wisdom; Work; Workers; Riches; Fortunes WITH DREAMS OF WEALTH AND FAME, by GIUSEPPE PARINI Poem Text Poet's Biography Last Line: After the day of death Subject(s): Wealth; Fame YOUTH AND AGE, by JOHN LAWSON STODDARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I will gain a fortune, the young man cried Last Line: "to bind the reef that breasts the storm!" Subject(s): Aging; Life; Wealth; Youth; Riches; Fortunes |
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