Everyone is a beggar

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Money is the sinews of fame, not merit.
Money is the sinews of romance, not love.
Money is the sinews of justice, not truth.
Money is the sinews of power, not rank.
Everyone is a beggar of money, not virtues
.24.03.2007

poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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