Live Less Than You Earn Poem by Bernard F. Asuncion

Live Less Than You Earn

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Think twice first
Before you buy something;
Do you really need it?
Or would you only like it having?

Never must one be envious,
Competing against another;
Budget hard-earned income,
To grow, thrive and prosper.

Never become shopaholic,
Be a wise spender instead;
Having no ways and means,
Control what's in your head.

There is no easy money,
Never become luxurious;
Gold rings and bracelets
Pile up loans so serious.

Learn to be content,
Long not for too much riches;
Look for enough assets
To have no liabilities.

Make the right decisions,
Instead of the wrong turn;
Save cents for the future,
Live less than you earn.

Thursday, August 27, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: life
COMMENTS OF THE POEM

Loaded with wisdom! Well done my friend!

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Bernard F. Asuncion 29 April 2017

Thanks, Howard.... One must value the blessings of God given to him or her through wise spending....

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Cheryl Tutaan 29 April 2017

Is it a need or want? This is indeed a reality. A big help for those who are not spending wisely. (I mean it, sometimes... 😊) Thank you so much for the motivation, Bernard... An awesome piece! 😊 Perfect 10 for you...

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Bernard F. Asuncion 29 April 2017

Thanks, CHE... It's against the will of God not to spend wisely.....

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Tango 22 October 2017

So very true, my father gave me some advice a long time ago. It was son if you cannot pay for it then don't buy it until you can afford it.

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Geeta Radhakrishna Menon 23 December 2020

Full of meaning and wisdom! A poem that all should read, understand and follow in their lives. " Learn to be content, Long not for too much riches; Look for enough assets To have no liabilities." Beautiful poem, dear Bernard!

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Avid Fan 28 April 2019

Think twice first Before you buy something; Do you really need it? Or would you only like it having? A noble poem, sir Bernard. I love it.

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Cheryl Tutaan 01 January 2019

Make the right decisions, Instead of the wrong turn; Save cents for the future, Live less than you earn. Inspiring, dear Bernard......................

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Jennifer Birchall 16 December 2018

You a very wise Bernard. A wonderful poem.

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Sandra Feldman 21 October 2018

You are the best financial advisor YET! Trying, with this wonderful poem, Complete, witty and sage, To keep people out of Debt. But no on listens to good poets like you, They think there thieving and wrong advisors Know more than poor, idealistic poets do. Great work, advice to keep if in debt you don't want to steep.

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