The Three Hundred Sixty Third, December 29, 2011

tweedle dum and tweedle dee
were sitting on the hill
doing a lot of nothing much
as that sort often do

when one said to the other
it does not matter which
I wonder how our lives would be
if we were only rich

the other looked at him in shock
why do you wish to whine
what do we need vast wealth for
our lives are rather fine

the first replied with rolling eyes
you just don't understand
we could have a larger house
one that's very grand

the second looked around him
cleaning this one is a chore
why would we need a bigger one
that's cleaning even more

you do not see the picture though
think about the food
wines steaks lobster and caviar
now wouldn't that be good

I have enough to keep me fed
that is enough for me
I do not wish for more than that
why not let things be

with riches we could live like kings
servants caring for our needs
never worry about a thing at all
just live a life of ease

you would not worry at all I see
about things like theft
wonder where the money went
can you live upon what's left

I need nothing more than what I have
food and a roof over my head
clean clothes each day to wear as well
and at night a safe warm bed

I have all the wealth that I will need
I will not hope for more
but you can seek it all you wish
and I wish you luck for sure

so if you find yourself someday
wishing for vast fortune
think about the things you have
then whistle a happy tune