Who needs one billion?
Why do you need more and more?
Asking for the poor.
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This was a follow-up really to my Two Daft Billionaires poem and the discussion in the comments section that I had with fellow creator Sara Wilson.
It's something I've always wondered about. The thing is, I know, people don't "need" a billion. They just want it. Which is unsettling considering the unfair distribution of money and resources in the world.
I felt this would be a great time to give her a shout-out as she is a great writer and also makes creepy, but cute dolls. Please check out some of her pieces.
Here is a link too to Two Daft Billionaires:
You can also take a look at the rest of my work here.
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Paul Stewart
Scottish-Italian poet/writer from Glasgow.
Overflowing in English language torture and word abuse.
"Every man has a sane spot somewhere" R.L Stevenson
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And that's how the rich get richer and the poor get poorer 🥺
Great questions. Heading over to Sarah to read & subscribe now.
When I saw the title, I was curious. Then I read just the haiku and was reminded of our conversation. Then I continued reading and was flattered. 😊 Thank you for the shout out AND the conversation! Interestingly enough I was just talking about 'Two Daft Billionaires' as well as the conversation we had with a fellow writer last night. I really find it inspiring that so many people are on the same track in thinking about what they would do with that money... And it's mostly helping others. Just seems the wrong people have the money in their hands 😒