A Mercedes Or A Donkey? Poem by Freeyad Ibrahim

by Freeyad Ibrahim

Girls often refuse the poor in pocket
And prefer a man with money
Even if the rich would be stupid
And the poor man a genius
That is why most marriages nowadays
Fail, it turns bitter the honey
Be wise girls
what I say is serious
Not funny
The poor man maybe soft and gentle
The rich man maybe rude and crummy
How many rich donkeys live in majestic palaces!
And how many wise penniless live in dwellings so slummy

Having a man next to you
and riding a donkey
is better than riding a Mercedes
and having next to you a donkey.
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Freyad Hugo
Dutch writer author
May,2022