I’ve seen
miserable millionaires and content paupers
blessed widows and cursed couples
insomniac CEO’s and sleeping servants
Where you live, what you do,
how much you have or how loud you sing….
have nothing to do with
(finding)
peace of mind
© Vivian Zems
Smell The Coffee 
October 20, 2019 at 9:15 am
Wise words indeed
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October 20, 2019 at 6:24 pm
Thanks Jae!
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October 20, 2019 at 9:39 am
I love thhis Vivian. Such truth. Thankyou for this lovely poem
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October 20, 2019 at 6:23 pm
Thank you! 🙂
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October 20, 2019 at 10:46 am
Peace of mind is a precious thing. Put me in with the contented pauper poets group:)
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October 20, 2019 at 6:23 pm
Welcome to the group :-)!
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October 20, 2019 at 10:48 am
Absolute truth.
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October 20, 2019 at 2:49 pm
I could not agree with you more!!
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October 20, 2019 at 6:23 pm
Amen!
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October 20, 2019 at 4:45 pm
They say that happiness decreases if you are either too poor or too rich… maybe it’s all about balance.
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October 20, 2019 at 6:23 pm
I think it is!
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October 20, 2019 at 4:54 pm
Oh yes! Often, the happiest have little materially, but are rich in spirit and gratitude. Wonderfully stated.
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October 20, 2019 at 6:22 pm
Thanks Sherry!
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October 20, 2019 at 6:01 pm
Yes, peace can be a choice we make. Sometimes an arduous or painful one. And sometimes means trading in those circumstances, or rising above to love ourselves in spite of them. Your title is quite apt; peace of mind is a quest.
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October 20, 2019 at 6:22 pm
Thanks H! Glad you liked it 😊
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October 20, 2019 at 6:24 pm
I like the juxtapositions in this of the miserable millionaires and content paupers. Money does not equal happiness nor peace of mind. That is something that cannot be purchased but instead are found.
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October 20, 2019 at 8:29 pm
Absolutely!
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October 20, 2019 at 8:29 pm
Thanks Lori!
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October 20, 2019 at 6:56 pm
This is so poignant. I find that peace of mind comes when we are either at peace with life or striving to make things happen. ❤️
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October 20, 2019 at 8:28 pm
Thank you Sanaa!
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October 20, 2019 at 6:58 pm
Words of wisdom for the day. Thank you!
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October 20, 2019 at 8:30 pm
My pleasure 🙂
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October 20, 2019 at 8:53 pm
So utterly true Vivian! I agree! I love this!
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October 20, 2019 at 9:43 pm
Thank you, Carrie!
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October 20, 2019 at 11:26 pm
Peace of mind is a quest. You have written wisely and well. Put me in with the pauper poets.
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October 20, 2019 at 11:27 pm
Welcome….welcome…we’re all very happy heee😊
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October 21, 2019 at 12:40 am
Peace of mind is good as it will prevent you from hating other people or being overtly jealous of them. Curiously it is good to have been poor at some time in ones life because you appreciate almost everything that have and unfortunately don’t want to throw anything away!
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October 22, 2019 at 1:12 pm
Wise words and observations, indeed!
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October 21, 2019 at 2:23 am
Love the clarity and wisdom in this wonderfully rendered piece. A pleasure to read and reflect on.
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October 21, 2019 at 6:48 pm
Thanks Wendy!
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October 21, 2019 at 3:52 am
Though with the way the world economy is skewed, I’m not so sure about those content paupers anymore. I wish for a more balanced world!
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October 22, 2019 at 1:11 pm
I laughed at myself when I wrote that- I don’t think there are content paupers in a literal sense, but there are many very happy with just enough. But yes, in utopia, we hope for balance.
Can I just add that you’ve been blessed with the gift of words. Keep it up!!
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October 21, 2019 at 4:23 am
Ain’t that the truth!
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October 22, 2019 at 2:14 pm
😀
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October 21, 2019 at 6:16 am
how true, Vivian.
that’s something money can’t buy.
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October 22, 2019 at 1:06 pm
Indeed 😊
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October 21, 2019 at 10:08 am
So very true.
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October 21, 2019 at 6:47 pm
Thanks J!
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October 21, 2019 at 9:22 pm
Awesome poem, Vivian!! Loved the truth and wisdom in your words, My Dear!! Bellissimo!!
xoxoxo
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October 22, 2019 at 1:06 pm
I’m honoured🙏🏽😊
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October 22, 2019 at 2:33 am
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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October 22, 2019 at 1:05 pm
Thank you, Chuck!
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October 25, 2019 at 1:51 am
Always happy to share great writing, My Dear!
xoxo
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October 26, 2019 at 11:25 pm
🙏🏽
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