Thrift

Somemay scoff and think me cheap.

Ichoose to call it thrifty.

Prudencecourses through my veins

Andnourishes my simple brain.

 

Whileskimp and scrimp and saving form

Theessence of economy,

Tisonly pure parsimony

Thatowns to keep me wholly sane.

 

Neverbeen a gambler,

Neverpressed my luck to strike it rich.

Rathersave my pocket change for

Daysbeset with pouring rain.

 

Andno one claims it requisite

Tosuffer in austerity, or

Ifyou dock in poverty,

Inpoverty you must remain.

 

Manyplague me with advice on

Howto ride the treasure train,

ButI have everything I need.

Littleto lose, but

Lessto gain.