Rich or Poor

The rich man chases the ticking hand

His gold piles high but sinks like sand

He dines on silver

But it tastes bland

Rich or poor

Who's truly free

The one with chains or the one with the sea

Happiness ain't in the bank

You see

The poor man wanders with empty pockets

No watch to wind

No doors with locks

His shoes are worn

But his spirit talks

Time is a thief

It steals from the wise

But the free can laugh

Under open skies

Rich or poor

Who's truly free

The one with chains or the one with the sea

Happiness ain't in the bank

You see

Money buys walls

But not the breeze

It can't touch the roots of the tallest trees

A coin won't sing

But the wind agrees