If Only I were Rich - New Evangelizers

If only I were rich….then I would not have to get up in the morning.
I could sleep in until noon or until… whenever.
I could choose to stay in bed or if I felt like it, get up leisurely…slowly. It would be my choice.

If only I were rich…then I could have whatever I wanted…when I wanted and how I wanted.
I would not have to rely on anyone but myself if that was my wish. Or I could get someone to do it or get it for me. It’s just a question of money…which I would have.

If only I were rich…then I could travel and see the world. All it has to offer – the beauty…the luxury…the leisure…the finest of everything. I could have it all simply for the asking…or the taking.

If only I were rich…then I could have it my way. I could demand it and get it. People would fuss over me, to make sure I was taken care of and deservedly so. I would be looked up to and respected. If not, I would demand and get it! Who would argue with me?

If only I were rich…I could follow my own rules, sing to my own music and play by my own rules. I would change them as it suited me. I could make use of people as I needed or simply because I felt like it. Power is intoxicating to me and those around me. I can share it or keep it at my own will!

If only I were rich… I could have all the pleasure any man would desire…and more. Not only more but different…new…curious….strange….whatever my senses could handle…or perhaps even beyond that. Now wouldn’t that be interesting!

If I were rich…It would not matter what others around me think or believe in. I would believe in myself. I would ask those around me to believe in me, trust in me. If not, I would make them! I would make myself their reason for living or their reason for wanting to die. It would be their choice. Either way I win. It makes no difference to me…

…..Dear Lord my God…keep me poor…keep me humble…keep me contrite…for I would like to be truly rich.

Copyright 2016, Luciano Corbo

Luciano Corbo

Luciano Corbo holds a Master of Arts - Integrated Studies from Athabasca University. His major interests are Culture, Work, Organizations and Leadership, within a context of Catholic Social Teaching Principles. He writes from Canada.