Better To Be Poor
It’s better to be poor
than to have more.
It’s better to be poor
than to be sore.
It’s better to be poor
than to steal from a
store.
It’s better to be poor
than to have money
galore.
It’s better to be poor
than to break in a door.
It’s better to be poor
even if you row with an
oar.
It’s better to be poor
even if you have to
sweep the floor.
It’s better to be poor
even if you don’t get paid
to do a chore.
It’s better to be poor
even if your pennies
amount to four.
It’s better to be poor
even if you don’t have
tea to pour.
It’s better to be poor
even if they don’t like
you to snore.
It’s better to be poor
‘cause your spirit will
soar.