The Money Tree

The Money Tree


I found the money on the ground beneath the money tree.
It was the first of more to come, so many bills for me!
I had been waiting every year since someone told me this
That money didn’t grow on trees and not to be remiss

Never did I once believe there wasn’t such a thing.
Right before my eyes was riches fit for any king.
I gathered up the harvest and examined every bill
And packed my wallet handsomely until it had its fill

I didn’t take it all because that would be rude of me
Not to leave for someone else what I’d had for free
I kept mine safe for future needs and felt so very blessed
And hoped the others weren’t unkind and full of selfishness.

I hope one day that everyone will have a chance to see
That money really does exist upon a lovely tree.
And when the north winds blow the flowers off onto the ground
Then they will be believers that miracles abound.

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